2nd Shift Metallic Machine Operator

TIGER DRYLAC USA INC•St. Charles, IL

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at TIGER is more than just a job; it's a CAREER! TIGER knows that a company is only as good as its employees. We are always looking for employees who are curious and passionate – with the courage to take themselves and our products to the next level. For our global TIGER team, with offices in Europe, America and Asia, we hire people who make a difference. Would you like to have a job on a team built on trust, with respect and openness toward other cultures, languages and innovation? Then TIGER is the right employer for you! The Powder Coating Machine Operator is responsible for providing high-quality service, supporting production, and ensuring production operations run smoothly and safely.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
An aptitude for working with factory machinery
Basic knowledge of production processes
Good computer skills
Strong mathematical skills
Must be a team player, dependable, and have initiative
Effective communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing setting.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Powder coating experience preferred
Extruder, Mill and mixing operating experience preferred
Basic understanding of maintenance, safety and quality principle an asset
Ability to operate a forklift – an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Re-screen and spray test samples
Set up of equipment using base parameters assigned by management
Prepare pigments and bases together for upcoming runs
Record operational data on computer controlled machinery and/or specified forms
Clean and disassemble mixing and bonding equipment
Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers
Transport finished runs or full skills to shipping warehouse
Package and label finished goods in designated carton boxes
Stack finished goods on appropriate skids
Organize carton boxes effectively and change them in a timely manner
Work to continuously improve all areas of productivity and reduce scrap/Supporting Work Practices
Relieve co-workers for breaks
Maintain cleanliness of work station and meet 7S requirements
Familiar and follow Lean Manufacturing principles
Continually monitor production runs to detect defects or deviations from standards and make minor adjustments as necessary
Inform Supervisor of major machinery or quality concerns
Drive Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the Organization
Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles
Must be able to work in Drylac and/or Metallic as needed or as assigned
Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.
Perform general cleaning and housekeeping in the lab area.
Follow all application safety guidelines and protocols at all times.