2nd Shift Process Operator – Paint & Safety Focus

AkzoNobel; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Annual bonus

Medical + HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity networks

Referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Pontiac, MI is seeking an Operator 2 to join our paint manufacturing team. The role requires safety compliance, hands-on operation of equipment, data collection and routine maintenance to keep lines running efficiently.

The successful candidate will read gauges, follow procedures, use PPE, and work with a team to meet production targets while upholding quality and process safety standards. Starting pay is $22 per hour with shift differential and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in paint manufacturing facility.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and make decisions in regard to trends, graphs, and charts.
• Understand and be able to perform basic functions of Lab Equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the familiarity of general mechanic’s tools.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office with the ability to collect and record data.
• Proficient math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ability to measure weights and volumes.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety programs and completes daily checklists and 5S participation.
• Operates production equipment and performs daily maintenance and data collection.
• Reports safety, quality, or other issues to Team Leader/Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures production targets are met while maintaining quality standards.
• Contributes to Continuous Improvement activities and processes.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

5S

Reading gauges/charts

PPE usage

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Basic math

Data recording

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AkzoNobel in Pontiac, MI is seeking an Operator 2 to join our paint manufacturing team. The role requires safety compliance, hands-on operation of equipment, data collection and routine maintenance to keep lines running efficiently.

The successful candidate will read gauges, follow procedures, use PPE, and work with a team to meet production targets while upholding quality and process safety standards. Starting pay is $22 per hour with shift differential and benefits from day one.