Operating Technician Manufacturing

Sherwin-Williams • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

This position is part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team and is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce powder coating products that meet customer requirements. The role performs manufacturing tasks as assigned and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

The schedule is 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Benefits include health coverage options and time away from work benefits. Because the job involves contact with employees, heavy machinery, and access to valuable materials or information, the Company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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

• 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 is operating 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

• Set up, adjust, monitor, operate, and clean automatic and semi-automatic equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform assigned manufacturing tasks.
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain production records and required reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment or machinery.
• 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Disability coverage.
• Security, retirement, and saving benefits.
• A generous time-away-from-work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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