Manufacturing Operator (Paint, Chemical Mixing) (Day Shift)

Axalta•Concord, CA

10d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for their facility in Mt. Holly, NC. This role involves operating various equipment in the paint, coatings, and chemicals manufacturing industry. The operator will be responsible for running equipment safely and efficiently, performing duties such as washing equipment, loading tanks, filtering product, and labeling containers. The position requires adherence to established process instructions, documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The operator will also assist in training other employees and must be comfortable working with hazardous materials while using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
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.).
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.
At least 1 year Forklift Driving experience is required.

Nice To Haves

3 years Manufacturing experience.
Paint, Coatings or Chemicals Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Run all required equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including Pumps/ Agitators/ Shakers, Scales, Transporters/ Lift Trucks, and Viscosity measurements.
Perform daily scale calibrations.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Wash equipment such as tanks, pumps, piping, and loading equipment.
Load (charge) various size tanks from 5 to 250-gallon capacity.
Load, charge, move, and lift gallon stock, drums, and totes.
Follow established process instructions and documentation, including monitoring equipment.
Filter product by loading/charging FSI filter and traps.
Label containers according to established processes, customer requirements, and DOT regulations.
Participate in area cleanup and housekeeping.
Perform selective maintenance tasks and equipment switch-outs to keep the process running.
Operate computer-controlled equipment.
Follow all site and area guidelines pertaining to plant functions and assigned tasks.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to job functions.
Assist in the training of other employees.