# Paint Assistant Manager

> Cesna Recruitment · Jackson, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-07

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Paint Specialist / Supervisor / Asst. Manager is responsible for operating and monitoring automated robotic painting systems to ensure automotive interior parts meet strict customer requirements for appearance, color, gloss, and adhesion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

\- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated painting robots (Yaskawa highly preferred) and related application systems (spray guns, pumps, nozzles).

\- Perform and optimize robot teaching, including 3D offline teaching and path programming, to ensure consistent paint coverage and film thickness.

\- Monitor critical paint process parameters such as viscosity, temperature, humidity, airflow, booth pressure, flash times, and oven curing conditions.

\- Identify and resolve paint defects including runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, dirt/contamination, pinholes, and color/gloss variation.

\- Ensure proper preparation, masking, and handling of interior parts before and after painting to prevent damage or contamination.

## Requirements

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

\- Required: Hands-on experience with automated robotic painting operations, specifically robot teaching and path programming (Yaskawa and 3D teaching experience strongly preferred).

\- Strong understanding of paint application processes, fluid delivery systems, and automotive interior appearance requirements (color, gloss, texture).

\- Ability to troubleshoot paint defects and adjust process parameters (viscosity, film thickness, oven temp) independently.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

\- High school diploma or equivalent; Technical certification in robotics, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

\- 2 to 5+ years of progressive experience in spray painting, robotic painting, or surface finishing within the automotive industry

## Apply

[Apply at Cesna Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/cesna-group-2/j/43FE377240/apply)

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