Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for an Automotive Coatings Lab Technician in Southfield, MI 48033
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Job Title: Automotive Coatings Lab Technician
Location: 26701 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033 (100% onsite)
SHIFT: 2nd shift - (1 PM - 9 PM). However, training will be day shift (7 AM - 4 PM).
Hours: 40 per week
Duration: 6 months to start with the possibility of extension to 12 months.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be 1 hour and onsite.
EDUCATION:Associate Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or related scientific field with 2+ years of laboratory experience.OR Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:1-3+ years of experience in a laboratory, coatings, paint, manufacturing, automotive, or technical environment.Experience with laboratory experiments, chemical mixing, and testing methodologies.Familiarity with paint spraying, coatings application, or automotive finishing processes.Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and preventative maintenance.Understanding of chemical safety, compatibility, handling, and storage.Experience with automated equipment, pneumatic systems, and robotics is preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Professional Competencies:Strong work ethic, initiative, and accountability.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Flexible, adaptable, and committed to safety and quality.
Physical Requirements:Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators and protective clothing.Ability to work safely with paints, solvents, coatings, and industrial chemicals.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on technician who thrives in a team-oriented research and development environment. Success in this role is driven as much by attitude and teamwork as by technical capability. This individual is a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of their work, communicates effectively, and consistently seeks opportunities to improve. They are adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn, with the ability to balance independent work with strong collaboration among scientists, engineers, technicians, and stakeholders. The successful candidate demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, embraces changing priorities, and contributes positively to team goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The Automotive Coatings Laboratory Technician supports the development and testing of automotive coating technologies in a laboratory environment. This hands-on role involves chemical mixing, paint application, laboratory testing, equipment operation, troubleshooting, data collection, and technical documentation. Working closely with chemists, engineers, and scientists, the technician helps drive product development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory Testing & OperationsPrepare and mix coating formulations, chemicals, and laboratory materials.Apply coatings using manual and automated spray equipment, including electrostatic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.Prepare test panels and conduct coating performance evaluations.Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and paint application equipment.Conduct experimental trials, quality testing, and data collection activities.Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices.
Documentation & Data AnalysisRecord, analyze, and report experimental and test data.Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and calibration logs.Follow established testing procedures and ensure data integrity.
Laboratory SupportManage laboratory inventory, supplies, and materials.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Support continuous improvement initiatives and changing project priorities.Collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face to face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.
About Stefanini Group
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.
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- Dice Id: 10106616
- Position Id: 65413
- Posted 20 hours ago
