PT/ED Production Jr. Technician

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily PT/ED production activities to achieve planned volume, takt time, and shift targets.
• Monitor and control key process parameters including Pretreatment stages (degreasing, rinsing, activation, phosphating, passivation). ED bath parameters (solids %, pH, conductivity, temperature). Ultrafiltration, permeate quality, and anolyte control.
• Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and work instructions.
• Coordinate line start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and recovery after downtime.
• Ensure body corrosion protection performance meets OEM standards and internal KPIs.
• Monitor and address defects such as: Poor phosphate coverage, ED defects, craters, pinholes, low film build
• Conduct PTED checks and verify inspection results.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone) and implement corrective actions.
• Support audits, capability studies, and customer quality requirements.
• Enforce compliance with all safety rules, chemical handling standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of conveyors, tanks, rectifiers, and lifting tools.
• Lead daily safety talks (Toolbox Talks) and incident prevention activities.
• Ensure environmental compliance related to wastewater treatment, chemical storage, spill prevention, and emissions.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate operators and technicians on the PT/ED line.
• Conduct shift handovers, work allocation, and manpower balancing.
• Enforce compliance with all safety rules, chemical handling standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of conveyors, tanks, rectifiers, and lifting tools.
• Lead daily safety talks (Toolbox Talks) and incident prevention activities.
• Ensure environmental compliance related to wastewater treatment, chemical storage, spill prevention, and emissions.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Kaizen activities.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of automotive pretreatment and cathodic electrodeposition processes.
• Understanding of corrosion protection principles and coating thickness control
• Ability to interpret control charts and quality reports.
• Familiarity with chemical dosing systems, rectifiers, UF systems, and wastewater treatment basics.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, SOPs, and process specifications
• Strong shop-floor leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Decision-making capability in high-pressure production environments
• Basic computer skills (ERP, production reporting, MS Office)
• Continuous improvement mindset and results-driven approach.