Tank Spray Machine Operator

Kohler Co.•Brownwood, TX

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Kohler Co. manufacturing teams are hiring! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join a culture dedicated to safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within our Brownwood location. We are looking for a Tank Spray Machine Operator in our Vitreous Department. This position will be based at our Brownwood, TX location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality bathroom products, including luxury bathtubs and toilets.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. repetitively throughout the day.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Consistent attendance and work performance.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

1 year of manufacturing experience.
Requires moderate physical demand.
Requires ability to process a designated number of units.
Must be able to work scheduled overtime.
Possibility of reduced work hours.
Must have the ability to follow general instructions.
Must have a working knowledge of ware handling system and loading of kiln cars.
Must be able to work in hot/dirty/dusty environments.
Must have working knowledge of the spray machine, glaze and how glaze should be applied.
Must be able to distinguish between all product colors.
Requires exposure to heat, chemicals, dust and high noise levels.

Responsibilities

Operate spray machine to properly apply glaze to tanks/covers and load onto Kiln cars according to specific guidelines and instructions.
Transport ware with forklift when required, in both the Spray and Cast Shop areas.
Operate the spray machine at the specified pace to properly apply glaze to tanks.
Load unsprayed greenware tanks onto spray machine from greenware storage rack, being careful not to break or damage the ware.
Load sprayed greenware tanks onto firing setters or storage rack from spray machine, being careful not to break or damage the ware.
Perform limited manual spraying in specific areas as required.
Make necessary adjustments to the spray machine to ensure proper glaze coverage, including the cleaning of spray guns, and weight and thickness readings.
Deliver racks of greenware from dryer to the spray machine with a forklift; scan each bar code for proper color, plate number, etc., prior to spraying and loading.
Maintain orderly work area (i.e. clean spray equipment and keep in good working conditions, etc.
Practice and follow all safety regulations.
Perform all duties assigned by supervision.
Inspect and adjust tank and/or covers as required to prevent defects.