Paint Engineer presso Ironform

Job Summary: 

Paint Engineer oversees the manual and automated systems for paint coatings and pretreatment to ensure they function in the best way possible while delivering improved results for the customer.  

Job Responsibilities:

· Improve Washing/Painting Methods: Develop, evaluate, and refine methods for washing and painting parts to meet quality standards.

• Customer Specifications: be the champion, controlling and ensuring we are meeting requirements across all Ironform facilities
• Waste Water Treatment Systems: Ensure we are conforming to city and state guidelines as it pertains to waste water. 
• Boost Production Efficiency: Identify and implement operator methods to increase production rates and efficiency.
• Process Control: Develop and apply process control techniques to manufacturing environments.
• Address Quality Issues: Participate in teams to address and resolve internal and external quality problems with documented corrective actions.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to define product specs, arrange purchases, and ensure quality standards.
• Estimate Needs: Help estimate staffing, production times, and costs for operational decisions.
• Maintain ERP/MRP Data: Manage data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Technical Training: Develop and implement technical training for manufacturing employees.
• Process Development: Design and refine manufacturing processes and tooling for new products and improvements, aiming for zero defects and low cost.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate records of methods, tool designs, shop orders, and concepts.
• Engineering Support: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production at all facilities. 
• Equipment Specifications:Specify and budget for new equipment and tooling.
  • Support Policies: Adhere to company policies and support production system requirements and customer certification programs.
  • Perform any and all other engineering assignments as directed

Job Qualifications (Required)

• At least 18 years of age (required at all locations)
• 10+ years in manufacturing industry
• 5+ years of experience in Pretreatment and Paint Coatings
• Ability to travel to all Ironform facilities as required.

 Job Qualifications (Preferred):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: While this role is primarily salaried and may include office or administrative work, it also requires periodic presence on the production floor. As such, the following physical requirements apply during those times:

• Occasional walking, standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and lifting during floor presence
• Able to occasionally walk, stand, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, push, pull, twist, and lift during shifts spent on the floor
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled and noisy environment when on the production floor
• Occasional overhead reaching and reaching with both hands
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or maneuvering loads up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear and tolerate required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including apparel and safety devices
• Visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) sufficient for reading documents, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, labels, and other work-related materials

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary 
• 401K for all employees with 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (and additional coverages available)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Policy + 8 corporate holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Formal training and development program
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

ABOUT IRONFORM:

Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplying market leaders in Class 8 transportation, construction, agriculture, mining, off-road, material handling, and industrial equipment.

With 150 years of combined manufacturing experience across 6 facilities we are committed to providing high-quality products and services in an environment that is safe and fulfilling for all of its employees. 

We have created an expert team to achieve success for our employees, our customers, our company, and our investors.  Ironform values the talents and abilities of our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which employees and the Company alike can thrive and generate lifelong learning.