Mixing Technician - 3rd shift

Sherwin-Williams•Greensboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. This position mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly impacting the quality and quantity of product produced. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Additional Information 3rd Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, and forklifts, etc. 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 work environment clean and organized daily