Operating Technician - Night Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Charlotte, NC

5d

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 mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly affecting product quality and quantity, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

The schedule is a weekend night shift: Thursday and Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position includes a $2.50-per-hour shift differential and may be eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. The role involves contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, materials, merchandise, or other valuable items. The Company states that 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 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 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, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum-handling equipment, and forklifts, efficiently and safely.
• Prebatch and inspect tickets.
• Operate drop stations and meters for water, TiO2, slurry, and other materials.
• 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 company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and promptly report breakdowns.
• Maintain production records and complete required reporting.
• 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

• A wide range of benefits, with offerings described as including retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily-commute benefits; specific eligibility depends on hiring and applicable benefit offerings.
• The position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable company plans.
• $2.50-per-hour shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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