Paint Line Defect Analyst- REHAU Automotive

We’re here today because one man pursued his idea for doing something different. He built a manufacturing company that engineers progress with polymer-based solutions to enhance lives. Founded in Rehau, Germany, the independent, family-owned company has 21,500 employees in more than 190 locations around the globe.

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We make and move real things, clearing a way to secure forever customers. We want to nurture your individual spirit, spark curiosity and ignite the passion within you. When you are inspired, we all benefit.

Each day is unique; jump in and carve your own path. As a global work family of doers, we collaborate, celebrate each other’s victories and encourage honest feedback to be true to our customers, our teammates and ourselves.

Take the lead, get your hands dirty and make something better today.

Responsibilities

Main Roles and Responsibilities of Position:

Responsible for daily investigation and root cause analysis of paint related defects on production parts.

Responsible for maintaining daily logging of defects analyzed using supplied log sheet.

Production Technician is the main liaison for communication with the paintline cleaning contractor and is responsible for developing and maintaining cleaning scopes, scheduling of specialized cleaning activities, and responsible for weekly cleaning buyoffs to ensure cleaning has been performed to REHAU specifications

Support process trouble-shooting and improvements

Support Plant Cullman in all critical Paint situations

Important Individual Tasks:

Independent collection, preparation and analysis of paint defects using REHAU lab equipment

Reporting utilizing computer software

Maintaining current dirt library data

Maintain strong communication with engineering staff

Perform testing of new material used in Paint for possible contamination issues. Maintaining current "contamination list"

Performing particle count measurements and reporting on findings

Monitoring and managing paintline air handling filter change schedule

Ability to work all shifts and weekends

Ability to work overtime on short notice

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

High school diploma or technical college degree

MS Office experience

Presentation skills

Minimum 3 years experience with automated paint processes

Personal Characteristics:

Self motivated. Work independently as well as in a team

Good communication skills- oral and written

EOE/M/F/D/V

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Get to know us at

REHAU is a privately-held, family-run business. As an employer of choice we take pride in supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to….

Competitive Salary

Positive working environment and team-oriented with a global company

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Insurance

Free Life & Short-term disability insurance

Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays

401-K with excellent company match

Opportunity to receive annual bonus for outstanding individual performance

Possibility of quarterly team bonus depending on company performance

Employer HSA contribution

Regular Full-Time