Operating Technician

Sherwin-Williams • Ennis, TX

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About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team. The Operating Technician sets up, runs, and maintains manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. The role also performs assigned manufacturing tasks and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:55 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Duties involve interacting with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and accessing proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and other items of value. A criminal-history review is required to protect the business, its operations and 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 current or future employment-visa sponsorship.

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 machinery operates properly.
• 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 operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers.
• 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, 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.
• Keep 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.

Benefits

• 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 specific offerings are available through the company’s benefits information for candidates.
• The company highlights opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to its communities.

What This Job Offers

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