Shading Operator I- 2nd Shift

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) is seeking a Shading Operator I for the 2nd Shift. We offer employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans, and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Color and shading experience in automotive manufacturing preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
Ability to work with isocyanate
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
Maintains a strong attention to detail
Developed computer skills in Excel, Word and other office programs
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Ability to work any shift hours and overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

Tests of finished products. Testing includes: Viscosity, Solids, Grind check, Wet Resistivity, Film Thickness, Cure testing and any other testing that may be required of any finished product.
Adjusts any product that does not meet the company or customer specifications and with the assistance of the Leadman, determines the best method of correcting the problem.
Prepares paint samples for spraying and applies prepared paint samples using a variety of equipment such as Handspray, Graco Pro-Static, and ABB Bell type spray guns. This will include manual use or with the use of Spraymation equipment.
Develops color reports on prepared panels for color evaluation through the use of various different color measurement computers such as X-Rite, Minolta, & X-Rite i5.
Physically makes production batch adjustments for color for Production.
Identifies potential off-quality products during the process and initiates appropriate corrective actions through established company abnormal process.
Operate equipment in plant to make batch additions that are required.
Prepares color panel packages for shipment to customer.
Utilizes company IT equipment such as SAP, Microsoft Access Database, & Microsoft Office to complete orders in the Shading process.
Maintains housekeeping within the lab and production areas.
Maintains all testing and spraying equipment.
Perform job activities in Operations areas outside of Shading as required.
Follows and Adheres to Company Safety Policies
Follows and Adheres to Company Standard Operating Procedures
Remove waste from generation point to 90-day Storage Area
Properly close and label waste containers using NPAA procedures