Mixing Technician - 3rd Shift

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team, responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. The role involves mixing and grinding liquids and other raw materials, directly impacting the quality and quantity of product produced. The position also ensures a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. We invest in our employees through rewards, benefits, and opportunities for growth, supporting both career and personal well-being.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, and forklifts in an efficient and safe manner
• Prebatch and inspect tickets
• Operate all drop stations and meters (water, TiO2, slurry, etc.)
• Follow batch slip instructions and monitor batch to obtain proper grind or mix
• Measure tanks for yield
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
• Maintain production records and reporting as required
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
• Provide technical support and training to other team members
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• At least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery
• At least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• At least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
• At least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• At least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process

Schedule

3rd Shift: Monday to Friday, 11:00pm to 7:00am

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families, including retirement, healthcare, and total well-being programs. A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ (see "Candidates" for eligibility details).

This position is also eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.