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Manufacturing Paint Assistant Manager

Mcdonough, GA, onsite, $80k to $100k

Field
Plant and production leadership
Location
Mcdonough, GA
Work model
Onsite
Level
Manager
Pay
$80k to $100k

What you would own

  • Paint Operations & Leadership Assist the Paint Manager in overseeing daily painting operations across first and second shifts to ensure production, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to paint technicians, operators, and production personnel.
  • Support startup activities, equipment commissioning, process validation, and the development of standardized operating procedures.
  • Coordinate production activities, staffing needs, and workflow to maintain efficient paint operations.
  • Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
  • Robotic Painting & Process Optimization Oversee the operation, programming, and troubleshooting of automated robotic painting systems, including spray guns, pumps, nozzles, and fluid delivery equipment.
  • Perform and optimize robot teaching, path programming, and 3D offline programming to achieve consistent paint coverage and film thickness.
  • Monitor and adjust critical process parameters, including paint viscosity, temperature, humidity, airflow, booth pressure, flash times, and curing conditions.
  • Troubleshoot robotic equipment and paint application issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to support equipment performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Ensure painted components meet established appearance and performance standards, including color, gloss, texture, adhesion, and finish consistency.
  • Identify and resolve paint defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, contamination, pinholes, and color variations.
  • Oversee proper preparation, masking, handling, and inspection of components throughout the painting process.
  • Analyze recurring quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote compliance with established safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and applicable environmental requirements.

What they are looking for

  • This individual will play a key role in establishing efficient painting operations, supporting production teams, and maintaining consistent quality and productivity standards.

Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.

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