GrayMatter Robotics · 1 month ago
Paint Technician
Los Angeles - HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expGrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized AI robotics startup serving the manufacturing industry. As a Paint Technician on the Government Projects team, you will develop next-generation robotic painting capabilities for aerospace and defense applications, collaborating closely with robotics engineers and working hands-on with robotic paint systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work directly on the shop floor alongside a robotic paint system
Partner with robot programmers and robotics engineers to develop, tune, and validate robotic painting processes for government and aerospace coatings
Set up and configure spray equipment (e.g., Graco, Nordson): select nozzles, determine pressures, adjust spray patterns, and optimize settings for specific MIL-spec coatings
Configure spray booths, fixturing, and part handling for delicate or complex aerospace components
Prepare and fixture parts for consistent positioning and repeatable spray paths
Perform manual spray operations as needed for baseline comparisons or process development
Evaluate coating appearance, coverage, adhesion, and curing quality; verify that all results meet applicable MIL-spec requirements
Support curing processes including air-dry, epoxy, and other aerospace/defense coating systems
Document processes, quality assessments, equipment configurations, and deviations
Collaborate cross-functionally with robotics engineers, project engineers, and project managers in a fast-moving R&D environment
Participate in continuous improvement and contribute to the invention of new automated painting strategies
Travel up to 10% for customer demos, installations, and on-site evaluations
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional painting experience in aerospace, defense, or other MIL-spec-driven environments
Deep understanding of MIL-spec paint requirements, coating behavior, film thickness, and curing processes
Strong hands-on knowledge of spray equipment setup and tuning (Graco, Nordson, or similar)
Experience handling and fixturing delicate aerospace parts for precision spray applications
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and operate effectively in a high-mix, low-volume R&D environment
Problem-solving mindset; comfortable experimenting, troubleshooting, and iterating quickly
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Technical school certificate, trade program completion, or equivalent hands-on training
Preferred
Experience working in an early-stage or fast-paced environment
Familiarity with robotic painting systems or automated surface finishing (not required but a strong plus)
Background in process development, validation, or experimental coating trials
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
401(k) plan + employer match
Regular offsite events
A discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more
Company
GrayMatter Robotics
GrayMatter Robotics provides AI-powered robotic solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for high-mix manufacturers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$70.36MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBow CapitalNational Science Foundation
2024-06-20Series B· $45M
2022-08-16Series A· $20M
2021-10-07Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ariyan Kabir
Co-Founder - CEO
Recent News
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
2025-11-01
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