3rd Shift Paint Batch Maker - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Rust-Oleum; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is seeking 3rd Shift Batch Makers (Shift Differential) to prepare and monitor batches by measuring solvents, resins, pigments, and additives according to written formulas. You will operate mixing/grinding equipment and collect QC samples for lab checks.

No prior experience required; manufacturing or filling experience is preferred. Must have good math and communication skills, be able to stand for long periods, and follow safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Filling Area strongly preferred.
• Good math/measurement skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills.
• Must achieve required color testing score.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and/or measure out quantities of solvents, resins, pigments (or dispersions), and additives into blending tanks or grinding mills according to a batch ticket.
• Tend mixing or grinding equipment and maintain control over time, heat, mix speed, etc.
• Upon batch completion, take product sample to QC Lab for QC checks.
• Check production batches by comparison to standards.
• Make adjustments to batch as necessary.
• Recheck batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications.
• Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specs and to wet and/or dry samples.
• Record results of comparison and record onto batch card.
• Consult with Main Lab chemist on products more than 10% out of product specifications.
• Upon approval of product record data onto Quality Control car and enter information into computer data base.
• Consult QC manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches and customers special requirements.
• Calibrate QC equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.

Skills

Math/measurement skills

Written and verbal communication

Reading/comprehension skills

Color testing score requirement

Job description

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is seeking 3rd Shift Batch Makers (Shift Differential) to prepare and monitor batches by measuring solvents, resins, pigments, and additives according to written formulas. You will operate mixing/grinding equipment and collect QC samples for lab checks.

No prior experience required; manufacturing or filling experience is preferred. Must have good math and communication skills, be able to stand for long periods, and follow safety and quality procedures.