Operating Technician - 2nd Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Garland, TX

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About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team. The Operating Technician follows detailed processing instructions to pre-batch and blend raw materials into batches of industrial or architectural colorant. The role performs manufacturing tasks as assigned and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment. The schedule is 2nd shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus under the terms of applicable Company plans. Duties involve contact with other employees; operation of heavy machinery; and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and other valuable items. A criminal-history review may be conducted to protect the Company, 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 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 experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper 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

• Select, pull, measure, and stage raw materials for manufacturing.
• Follow batch slip instructions to incorporate raw materials in high-speed mixers to mix and blend batches.
• Make lab adjustments, incorporate approved samples, and maintain raw-material samples from daily premixes.
• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed dispersers, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum-handling equipment, and forklifts, efficiently and safely.
• 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 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 designed to support health and well-being, including retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily commute offerings; eligibility and specific benefits depend on the applicable plan.
• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of applicable Company plans.

What This Job Offers

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