Manufacturing Operator (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) (DAY SHIFT)

About the role

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience working in an Industrial or Manufacturing environment, and good Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Run all required equipment in a safe and efficient manner: Pumps/ Agitators/ Shakers, Scales, Viscosity measurements, Daily scale calibrations
• Maintain housekeeping
• Washing equipment (tanks, pumps, piping and loading equipment)
• Loading (charging) various size tanks from 5 to 500-gallon capacity
• Loading (charging) moving and lifting gallon stock, drums and totes
• Follow established process instructions and documentation (monitoring equipment)
• Filtration of product (loading / charging FSI filter and traps)
• Labeling of containers, following established process, customer and DOT requirements
• Housekeeping (participating in area cleanup)
• Auditing

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Minimum)
• 40 hr. work week (including occasional weekday and weekend overtime)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Capability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed team environment.
• Comfortable working with Hazardous materials while using proper PPE (gloves, masks, glasses, safety shoes, protective suits...Etc.)

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/ carry/ push/ pull 50 Lbs. and stand for 8 hrs. per day
• Ability to repetitively climb ladders/ stairs, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulders, turn wrench/ valve handles
• Perform selective maintenance tasks / equipment switch-outs to keep the process running
• Operator must be able to operate computer-controlled equipment
• Operator must be able to follow all site and area guidelines pertaining to all functions within the plant and assigned tasks (Examples: fire watch, breaks / lunch, availability for work, etc.)
• Operator must be able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) that pertain to employees job functions
• Assist in the training of other employees

Skills

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Previous experience operating lift trucks/ material handling
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Benefits

Our Company offers a competitive salary range of $23-$24 hourly, a 40-hour work week, and a supportive team environment. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$23-$24 Hourly

Schedule

6:15am to 2:45pm, Monday thru Friday

Contact Information

Axalta Coating Systems
Company Website Link

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.