Sr. Paint Technician

About the company

LG Electronics is a global leader in technology dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. With a brand promise of 'Life's Good', LG is committed to ensuring a happier life for all through a diverse portfolio including Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Operating in over 290 locations worldwide, LG upholds high ethical standards and transparent operations through its "Jeong-do Management" philosophy, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support to management for the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of comprehensive and effective paint and powder coatings operations.
• Review Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO quality standards.
• Provide technical support for painting and coating automated production lines, including color, gloss, and chemical substance management.
• Identify and implement process line and field defect analysis and improvements.
• Review quality rejects from the production line and identify improvement plans.
• Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate field quality.
• Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback to production management or staff.
• Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends for paint coatings.
• Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors.
• Train Paint Operators on equipment and processes.
• Assist Paint Operators in diagnosing mechanical problems and determining corrective actions.
• Identify training and development needs through regular conversation and observation.
• Assist in the development and update of Paint training manuals.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Paint Quality Assurance or a related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with:
  • Powder coatings for home appliance manufacturing
  • Automatic painting robots
  • Electrostatic spray coating systems
  • Powder paint and powder coatings production line management
  • Field quality issue analysis and management
  • Paint defect analysis
  • EHS and chemical safety management
• Proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.

Pay

$100,000 per year

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for you and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions (auto-enrollment, immediate vesting).
• Generous Paid Time Off program, including company holidays and combined sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family-oriented benefits, such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral, or developmental challenges.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Temporary/Contractors are eligible for relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies.