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About the PT/ED Production Jr. Technician Role

Lucid is seeking a PT/ED Production Jr. Technician to join our team in Makkah, specifically in King Abdullah Economic City and Makkah. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the safe, stable, and efficient operation of the Pretreatment & Electrodeposition (PT/ED) processes within our automotive paint shop. The role requires a commitment to maintaining consistent body quality, achieving optimal corrosion protection performance, and meeting production throughput targets.

Core Responsibilities

The PT/ED Production Jr. Technician is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, managing personnel, equipment, and process controls to meet QCDSM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale) targets. This includes:

• Leading daily PT/ED production to achieve planned volume and shift targets.
• Monitoring and controlling key process parameters across all PT/ED stages, including degreasing, rinsing, activation, phosphating, passivation, ED bath parameters, and ultrafiltration.
• Ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), control plans, and work instructions.
• Coordinating line start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and recovery procedures.
• Verifying that body corrosion protection performance meets OEM standards and internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identifying and addressing defects such as poor phosphate coverage, ED defects, craters, pinholes, and low film build.
• Conducting PTED checks and validating inspection results.
• Leading root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting audits, capability studies, and customer quality requirements.
• Enforcing compliance with safety rules, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensuring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe operation of equipment.
• Leading daily safety talks and incident prevention activities.
• Ensuring environmental compliance related to wastewater treatment, chemical storage, and emissions.
• Supervising, coaching, and motivating operators and technicians.
• Managing shift handovers, work allocation, and manpower balancing.
• Coordinating with maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Supporting the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Kaizen activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess the following qualifications:

• A Diploma degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience specifically in PT/ED processes.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or team leader role is preferred.
• Knowledge of OEM automotive quality standards and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Willingness to work in shifts and support production schedules.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

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

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in King Abdullah Economic City and Makkah, within the Makkah region.