Powder Coatings Operator - M-F: 2nd Shift (3pm - 11:30pm)

Hentzen Coatings, Inc•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hentzen is a unique company in today’s world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen’s recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers’ unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow. POWDER COATINGS OPERATOR M-F: 2 nd Shift (3pm – 11:30pm) The Powder Coatings Operator performs all operations required to verify, document, assemble, mix, blend, and grind materials to create an accurate batch of product to meet customer’s specifications. Cleaning and assembly of Powder Production Equipment. Communicate and collaborate with the Quality Control Lab.

Requirements

Preferred education level: a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred experience level: three to twelve months of related manufacturing experience with basic knowledge of paint formulation, mixing procedures, and the ability to use related manufacturing equipment such as mills and extruders.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer experience is strongly preferred.
Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Clean work habits and skill in handling large volumes of powder and raw materials.
Basic math skills and the ability to convert various measurements.

Nice To Haves

It is desirable for the employee to possess additional specific related training.
Ability to operate a forklift with forklift driving certification is strongly preferred and the ability to use a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

Accurately follow batch ticket instructions to make specific product.
Assemble accurate measurements of materials through use of scales and gather other equipment and ingredients as needed to make specific product.
Follow setup guidelines to utilize best starting points for production runs.
Complete proper documentation (such as batch tickets) correctly and accurately.
Accurately enter data into ERP system.
Clean up and safely store equipment used.
Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
Communicate with QC, Supervisors, Team Leads, and other Powder Associates to attain and share critical information.
Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager.