Production Operator

PPG Industries • Strongsville, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator helps ensure quality industrial coating products are available to customers. The role involves blending batches, operating production equipment, filling and sampling products, measuring and producing raw materials, and preparing materials and finished products for packaging and shipment. Operators assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning between products and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Work takes place in a production environment with safety procedures in place. The role is based in Strongsville, Ohio, and the posting lists second- and third-shift schedules.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds consistently throughout the day.
• Three to five years of prior manufacturing or light industrial production experience if lacking preferred powder coating experience.
• Ability to learn to operate large powder-manufacturing equipment, including extruders and grinders.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, steel-toed boots, safety goggles, a safety hat, and a respirator.
• Ability to work any job and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior powder coating experience.
• Tow motor or forklift experience, or ability to obtain a license.

Responsibilities

• Blend (premix) batches and weigh materials for production batches according to preassembly weigh-up sheet instructions.
• Operate extruders and other powder-manufacturing equipment, including grinders.
• Fill product into shipping containers, take samples, measure materials, and produce raw materials for industrial coatings.
• Perform 5S cleaning.
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment for cleaning between products, following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Prepare materials and products for packaging and shipment to customers.
• Work across different jobs as needed and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• A $1,000 sign-on bonus is listed.
• Employee benefits programs are designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits are discussed with the recruiter and depend on applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed