Operating Technician Manufacturing

Sherwin-Williams•Marengo, IL

About The Position

This position is part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team and is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products that meet customer requirements. The role performs various assigned manufacturing tasks and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (second shift), with a $0.75-per-hour shift differential. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the applicable company plans. Eligible benefits include health coverage such as medical, dental, and vision; Flexible Spending Accounts; disability coverage; retirement and savings benefits; vacation; and holidays. Further benefit details are defined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The job involves contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, materials, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history 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 requiring 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 operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers.
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, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts—efficiently and safely.
Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods.
Perform assigned manufacturing tasks.
Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.
Comply with company policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns promptly.
Maintain production records and complete 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.