Production Operator BCP Jr Mfg Manufacturing/Prod Tech

BlueScope•Jackson, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is seeking a Production Operator to be responsible for the safe operation of the Prime Coater Machine. This operator will also assist as a backup to the Finish Coaters as needed and directed. Duties include setting up the Coater, measuring painting parameters (wet film thickness, viscosity, temperature, roll speeds), adjusting the Coater following direction from QC Lab Tech, performing roll changes, cleaning painting equipment, moving paint drums in and out of the coater room, measuring and documenting paint usage information, and entering data into Oracle.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
One year of operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
Basic computer skills
Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
Good communication skills
Mobile equipment operations skills
Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Perform required checks including wet film checks, dry film measurements, gloss readings, and visual inspections
Continuously monitor wet film appearance at the coater to detect defects early and make immediate adjustments to prevent nonconforming material
Inspect incoming strip condition and surface quality to protect coating rolls, maximize yield, and reduce unnecessary applicator roll changes.
Identify coating defects including paint separations, blistering, flow lines, roll marks, nicks, and cuts, haze, streaking, edge skips, paint voids, incoming metal defects, paint system control
Monitor paint viscosity and make controlled solvent additions as required to maintain target paint, viscosity per lab guidelines.
Coordinate with lab on paint adjustments.
Maintain paint filtration and circulation systems.
Follow all safety protocols and chemical handling requirements.
Works from shop order, schedules, and special instructions.
Responsible for keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition
Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope
Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals
Other duties as assigned