Production Operator

Sika AG•Brighton, CO

18d•$24 - $26•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, records batch information, and takes and documents samples to help ensure consistent, timely, quality batches. The position participates in determining and implementing corrective actions and may support other functional areas as needed. The work also includes operating automatic and semi-automatic machines; cleaning and preparing workstations and machines; assembling and testing components; performing simple electrical and continuity tests; identifying acceptable and defective assemblies; checking finished assemblies, labels, and packaging; and completing production reports. The operator participates in confined-space pot-cleaning activities using a body harness and extraction system, and must wear required PPE, including air-purifying respirators. Available shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. The role requires lifting 65 pounds throughout the shift, with maximum lifting requirements of 80–90 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 100–150 pounds. This is a permanent position with hourly compensation of $23.50–$25.50.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have experience in confined-space entry.
Must be able to lift 65 pounds throughout the shift, lift up to 80–90 pounds, and push or pull up to 100–150 pounds.
Must be able to wear all required PPE, including air-purifying respirators.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
One year of forklift experience preferred.
Previous mixing or compounding experience is a plus.
Soldering experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Operate mixers, pumping equipment, high-speed mixers, tinting equipment, automatic and semi-automatic machines, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
Follow process orders from beginning to end and record pertinent information.
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 to support consistent, quality production.
Participate in determining and implementing corrective actions.
Clean and prepare workstations and machines.
Assemble and test components and 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 and other tasks as required or directed.
Participate in confined-space entry pot-cleaning activities using a body harness and extraction system.
Maintain compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws.
Support other functional areas as assigned.