Machine Operator 12 hour days or nights
About The Position
The Powder Coating Machine Operator supports production by providing high-quality service and helping ensure production operations run smoothly and safely. The operator sets up and runs manufacturing equipment, monitors production and product quality, documents operational and packaging information, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The role may involve working in Drylac and/or Metallic as assigned. This is a full-time, on-site position on a 12-hour shift. The posting describes hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and a rotating or swing schedule: two days working, two days off, three days working, then two days off, two days working, three days off, repeating. The position requires standing for up to 12 hours, repetitive lifting of up to 55 pounds, and exposure to dust, powder-coating paint, and noise. Personal protective equipment, including a face mask, eye protection, and ear plugs, must be worn for up to 12 hours.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Effective English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing setting.
- Must be a team player, dependable, and show initiative.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for periods of up to 12 hours.
- Ability to repetitively lift up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for up to 12 hours.
- Ability to work in environments with dust, powder-coating paint, and noise.
Nice To Haves
- Powder-coating experience preferred.
- Aptitude for working with factory machinery.
- Extruder, mill, and mixing operating experience preferred.
- Basic computer-controlled machinery experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of maintenance, safety, and quality principles is an asset.
- Ability to operate a forklift is an asset but not required.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate computer-controlled equipment.
- Accurately record operational data on specified forms.
- Clean and disassemble equipment.
- Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers.
- Obtain and run samples to test batch quality and cleanliness.
- Collect powder in the cabin to reduce waste.
- Relieve co-workers for breaks.
- Maintain workstation cleanliness and meet 7S requirements; follow Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Operate extruders, mill, and sieve.
- Package and label finished goods in designated cartons, stack them on appropriate skids, and organize and replace cartons in a timely manner.
- Document packaging on specified forms.
- Spray test panels, hand screen, and perform and document in-process quality checks.
- Monitor production runs for defects or deviations from standards and conduct quality checks as required.
- Participate in department meetings and work constructively and cooperatively with co-workers, peers, and the supervisor to meet production needs.
- Maintain regular, predictable, on-site attendance.
- Drive Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the organization and follow and live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles.
- Work in Drylac and/or Metallic as needed or assigned.
- Maintain a safe work environment for oneself and others.
- Perform general cleaning and housekeeping in the lab area and follow application safety guidelines and protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
