Aerospace Coatings RSU Operator: Safe, Hands-On Growth

AkzoNobel, Inc; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% company

Annual bonus

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday

Pay-for-skill progression

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave after one year

Career growth and development

Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel is hiring an RSU Operator for the Waukegan aerospace coatings facility. You will perform batchmaking, filling, spraying, and material handling in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes operating and maintaining production equipment, reading batch tickets, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet three-day turnarounds for MRO orders. Competitive benefits start Day 1.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably paints/coatings.
• Ability to accurately measure and weigh materials.
• Ability to multitask and maintain production efficiency.
• Must read, speak, comprehend, and follow written safety instructions in English.
• Ability to read production schedules and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and Life Saving Rules.
• Operate, clean, and maintain production equipment.
• Read batch tickets and production instructions to formulate batches.
• Weigh, measure, mix, and adjust materials per specs.
• Spray operations with RX-20 and manual spray-outs.
• Train coworkers and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Safety-minded

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dalmec

Drum dumpers

DEDOS

Dromont (ADU)

High-Speed Dispersers

RX-20 spraying equipment

Job description

AkzoNobel is hiring an RSU Operator for the Waukegan aerospace coatings facility. You will perform batchmaking, filling, spraying, and material handling in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes operating and maintaining production equipment, reading batch tickets, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet three-day turnarounds for MRO orders. Competitive benefits start Day 1.