Operating Technician

Sherwin-Williams•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Operating Technician is part of Sherwin-Williams’ manufacturing team and sets up, runs, and maintains manufacturing equipment to produce powder coating products that meet customer requirements. The role performs assigned manufacturing tasks and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Duties may involve contact with employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to company property and information. Sherwin-Williams states that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • 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 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

  • 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.
  • Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and promptly report breakdowns.
  • Maintain production records and provide required reporting.
  • 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.
  • Suggest 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.
  • Sherwin-Williams describes a benefits offering that may include retirement, health care, well-being, and commuter benefits; candidates are directed to the company benefits site for details and eligibility.
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