Mixing Technician - 3rd Shift

Sherwin-Williams•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Mixing Technician is an essential member of Sherwin’s manufacturing team, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment used to produce paint and coating products that meet customer requirements. The role mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials, directly affecting product quality and output, while maintaining a safe, clean, and productive work environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 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, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and other valuable items. The Company states that it conducts a criminal-history review to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of 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 needing employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
At least one year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure machinery operates properly.
At least one year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
At least one year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods.
At least one year of work 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 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, including high-speed dispersers, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum-handling equipment, and forklifts, efficiently and safely.
Prebatch and inspect tickets.
Operate drop stations and meters for materials such as water, TiO2, and slurry.
Follow batch-slip instructions and monitor batches to achieve 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 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 the work environment clean and organized daily.