Paint Shop Laboratory Technician

Job description

The role involves conducting laboratory testing and analysis of paint materials and chemicals in the paint shop to ensure consistent quality, process stability, and compliance with standards. Responsibilities include testing viscosity, solids content, pH, conductivity, density, and color evaluation; monitoring pretreatment, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat parameters; performing daily chemical analyses and maintaining control charts; supporting color matching and shade adjustments using spectrophotometers; measuring coating thickness, evaluating appearance, and analyzing defect root causes; calibrating and maintaining lab instruments; ensuring safe handling of chemicals in line with HSE regulations; maintaining accurate lab records and reports; supporting paint trials, new material qualifications, and process improvements; troubleshooting paint defects and collaborating with process engineers, quality, manufacturing, and production teams; complying with HSE, MSDS, and 5S workplace standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science or related field
• 2–4 years experience in automotive paint laboratory or similar industrial coatings environment
• knowledge of OEM paint quality standards and coating process requirements preferred
• basic understanding of EHS requirements and environmental regulations
• ability to work in shift‑based manufacturing environment
• strong knowledge of automotive paint processes and materials
• good understanding of chemical analysis techniques and laboratory testing methods
• familiarity with control charts, SPC and basic data analysis
• ability to identify, investigate and perform root‑cause analysis of paint defects
• proficiency with laboratory instruments such as viscometers, pH meters, conductivity meters and spectrophotometers
• strong documentation, record‑keeping and technical reporting skills
• excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Skills