Paint Operator

AkzoNobel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs247 in Cardiff, United Kingdom, seeks a Paint Operator to run Premix Tanks and related equipment, including dosing, grinding, and batchmaking processes. The role involves operating the Intermix System, wash systems, slurry setup, and supporting equipment across production floors.

The position is hourly with three shifts, requiring flexibility, strength to lift up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to safety policies. Applicants must pass a company math test and wear required PPE.

Qualifications

• Must pass company math test.
• Minimum High School Education or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, fill and dispense paint using the Klieverik Intermix System.
• Operate the weigh scales in Production areas.
• Operate the air-driven drum dumper and the portable bag dump station.
• Operate the High Pressure Wash system and Low Pressure Wash system as needed.
• Operate the Strontium Chromate slurry system and nitrogen blanketing system.

Skills

Safety compliance

Math proficiency

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Klieverik Intermix System

High/Low Pressure Wash systems

Strontium Chromate slurry system

agitator

weigh scales

Job description

As a Paint Operator, you will operate the Premix Tanks and related equipment (supersacks, bag dump station, agitator, etc.).

The Paint Operator performs dosing, grinding, batchmaking, etc.

Where you'll make an impact

Operate, fill and dispense paint using the Klieverik Intermix System, operate the High Pressure Wash system, and operate the Low Pressure Wash system as needed and operate the Strontium Chromate slurry system, while operate the nitrogen blanketing system.

• Operate the weigh scales in Production areas
• Operate the air-driven drum dumper and the portable bag dump station

What matters for this role

• The Paint Operator must be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors
• Must comply with all Policies, Rules and Regulations for Production Employees
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy
• This includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, vapor and dust respirators, and safety gloves
• Must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day
• Required for paint manufacturing, including
• Must pass company math test
• Minimum High School Education or equivalent
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material
• In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability

Working details

• This is an hourly position on all three shifts, as outlined in the Agreement between Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc