Operating Technician

Sherwin-Williams•Charlotte, NC

10d

About The Position

The Operating Technician is an essential member of Sherwin’s manufacturing team, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment used to produce powder coating products that meet customer requirements. The role also performs assigned manufacturing tasks and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment. The position is scheduled for the third shift, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Duties involve contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information and valuable materials or goods. The Company states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, 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 machine 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 company policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and promptly report breakdowns.
Maintain production records and provide reporting as required.
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.