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Surface Technician (f/m/d)

03.07.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

 

Have you already gained several years of professional experience in surface technology, and are you up to date with coating processes and their associated process materials? Would you like to oversee the coating systems at our European production sites, approve suppliers, and share your expertise in surface technology?

If so, put your strengths to good use and become part of our team!

As a Surface Technician, you will be the focal point for surface-related issues within the Palfinger Group, using your specialist knowledge to advise our departments. For instance, you will evaluate the feasibility of special colors and approve them for customer orders, audit suppliers, document, and publish surface-related processes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to visit our sites, where you can get to know colleagues, products, and the unique aspects of our companies firsthand.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support and auditing of facilities and suppliers in the field of surface technology, including reviewing painting processes and compliance with requirements, as well as supplier audits and approvals
  • Evaluation of the feasibility of custom colors during the customer inquiry process and the compatibility analysis of working materials in the painting process
  • Creation and maintenance of technical overviews of internal systems, status reports on suppliers and coating technologies, and documentation of special colors
  • Optimization of existing coating systems and processes, as well as research and testing of new coating processes and materials
  • Consideration and improvement of environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies and processes

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed training in surface technology, process engineering, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering
  • Experience as Project Manager - experience in managing projects
  • Knowledge of common coating processes on metallic substrates is an advantage
  • Good English and German skills and proficient use of common office applications
  • Strong team and communication skills, a structured and independent working style, and willingness to travel (up to 30%)

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
  • Further training and international career opportunities
  • Corporate health management "PALfit"
  • Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
  • Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
  • Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

 

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 52.197,04 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

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Daniela Shaldarova

Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA

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Location

Lengau

Palfinger EMEA GmbH
Kapellenstraße 18 , 5211 Friedburg
Austria
Palfinger Lengau

Location benefits

  • Learning Opportunities
  • Company Doctor
  • Food Allowances
  • Company mobile phone (function related)
  • Fitness Programs
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Health Measures
  • Good transport connection
  • Homeoffice (function related)
  • Canteen
  • Employee discounts
  • Parking facilities
  • Job Ticket