2nd-Shift Milling Operator — Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Annual merit increases

Annual incentive plan

Paid holidays

Health plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

Company events

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. (NPAA) is seeking a Milling Operator for our Lansing, IL plant. The role supports the Milling department by operating mills and filling batches, maintaining process control, and ensuring quality.

Expect to follow SOPs, work with SAP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals. Candidate must handle the second shift with potential training on off-shift hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, batch tickets, and process sheets.
• Operate equipment to fill batches and maintain mill systems.
• Monitor mills, tanks, and process parameters.
• Fill finished goods into containers and label per IDs.
• Operate forklift to move materials.
• Contribute to improvement teams and ideas.
• Identify off-quality products and initiate corrective actions.
• Use SAP and MS Office to complete milling orders.
• Maintain housekeeping and testing equipment.
• Work outside Milling as needed.
• Close and label waste containers per NB Coatings procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Deadline-driven

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. (NPAA) is seeking a Milling Operator for our Lansing, IL plant. The role supports the Milling department by operating mills and filling batches, maintaining process control, and ensuring quality.

Expect to follow SOPs, work with SAP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals. Candidate must handle the second shift with potential training on off-shift hours.