Production Operator

Sika•Brighton, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sika is seeking an experienced Production Worker for its production team in Brighton, Colorado. The role operates mixers, pumping equipment, high-speed mixers, tinting equipment, and material-handling equipment. The operator follows process orders from start to finish, adds materials in specified quantities and at designated times, monitors temperatures, mixtures, and chemical reactions, and records batch information. The position also takes and records samples at designated times to help ensure consistent, quality batches. The operator participates in corrective-action activities and confined-space pot cleaning, using a body harness and extraction system, and may be assigned tasks in other functional areas to support the facility. Work hours are one of three listed shifts: 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Mountain Time. The job includes physical requirements such as lifting up to 65 pounds throughout the shift, occasional maximum lifts of 80–90 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 100–150 pounds. Required PPE includes air-purifying respirators.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in confined-space entry.
Ability to lift 65 pounds throughout the shift, with maximum lifting requirements of 80–90 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 100–150 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including air-purifying respirators.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience.
One year of forklift experience.
Previous mixing or compounding experience.
Soldering experience.

Responsibilities

Operate mixers, pumping equipment, high-speed mixers, tinting equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Follow process orders from beginning to end.
Add materials in specified quantities and at specified times.
Monitor temperatures, mixtures, and chemical reactions.
Record batch information and take, conduct, and record samples at designated times.
Participate in determining and implementing corrective actions.
Participate in confined-space entry pot-cleaning activities using a body harness and extraction system.
Operate automatic and semi-automatic machines.
Clean and prepare workstations and machines.
Assemble and test components and ensure they meet specified requirements.
Perform simple electrical and continuity testing of electronic components, parts, and systems.
Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies.
Check final assemblies for finish, labeling, and packaging methods.
Complete production reporting.
Complete other tasks as required or directed, including tasks in other functional areas.
Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and related labor laws.