Mixing Technician - 3rd Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team. The Mixing Technician sets up, operates, and maintains manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. The role mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly affecting the quality and quantity of production, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

The schedule is third shift, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Duties involve contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information and materials or other items of value. The Company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of its staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship for an employment work visa.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
• At least one year of experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper machinery operation.
• At least one year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• At least one year of experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods.
• At least one year of experience using material-handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, or conveyor belts.
• At least one year of experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum-handling equipment, and forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Prebatch materials and inspect tickets.
• Operate drop stations and meters for water, TiO2, slurry, and other materials.
• Follow batch-slip instructions and monitor batches to obtain the proper grind or mix.
• Measure tanks for yield.
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain production records and provide required reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time.
• Monitor and replenish parts and supplies inventory.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members.
• Suggest ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures.
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily.

Benefits

• The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• The Company describes a range of benefits covering retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and offerings are available through its benefits information for candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed