Paint Operator - 2nd and 3rd shift

Akzonobel

The Role

Overview

Operate paint production equipment, handle materials, and maintain safety on 2nd/3rd shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • lift operation
  • tank operation
  • mixing systems
  • container filling
  • hazardous labeling
  • paint sampling

Tasks

-Be capable of safely operating lift equipment (including fork trucks) to move containers and materials. -Operate power lift equipment, including fork trucks -Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean and stock supplies in various locations throughout the plant and outside. -Operate Premix and Thindown Tanks -Fill containers to prescribed weight or volume -Label and maintain hazardous waste drums -Drawdown paint samples and perform cleanliness checks -Wash tanks as required -Use mixing agitators, Automatic Dosing System (ADS), Intermix Systems, weigh scales, and other processing equipment as required -Clean and paint equipment in various locations throughout the plant and outside.

Requirements

  • batch tickets
  • qc sheets
  • pump operation
  • tank handling
  • safety gear
  • lift 50lb

What You Bring

-Be punctual and place importance on good attendance. -Be able to read and understand written instructions for making batches of products, material safety data sheets and other pertinent information necessary to perform assigned job functions. -Be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors. This includes climbing stairs. Must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day. -Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment -Be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material. -Be capable of safely handling chemicals and minimize hazards by being able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, vapor and dust respirators, safety gloves and flame-retardant uniforms. -Have good eyesight and hearing. -General handling of 55 gallon drums -Proficient in the basic skills required for reading and understanding batch tickets, QC adjustment sheets, operating various transfer pumps, and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc.

The Company

About Akzonobel

-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.

Sector Specialisms

Consumer Goods

Buildings and Infrastructure

Industrial Coatings

Automotive OEM Coatings

Aerospace Coatings

Consumer Electronics Coatings

Vehicle Refinishes

Commercial Vehicle Refinishers

Marine Coatings

Protective Coatings

Yacht Coatings

Pulp and Performance Chemicals

Chemical Markets

Pharmaceutical Markets