Batchmaker - 3rd Shift: Paint Manufacturing Tech

Sherwin-Williams; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is hiring for a manufacturing technician on 3rd shift in Illinois. You will follow batch instructions to pre-batch and blend raw materials, operate high-speed dispersers and related equipment, and maintain production records while ensuring safety and quality.

Join a team that values collaboration, adheres to SOPs, and supports continuous improvement. This role offers health benefits, vacation, and opportunities for skill development within a global coatings company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Schedule: 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am.
• This position includes health benefits (medical, dental, vision), FSAs, disability, retirement and time-away benefits.

Responsibilities

• Select, pull, measure, and stage raw materials for manufacturing
• Follow batch slip instructions to incorporate raw materials in high-speed mixers to mix and blend batches
• Make lab adjustments, incorporate approved samples, and maintain raw material samples from daily premixes
• Operate paint-making control systems and equipment (high-speed dispersers, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, forklifts) safely and efficiently
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
• Maintain production records and reporting as required
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
• Provide technical support and training to other team members
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery monitoring

Machinery operation

Quality monitoring

Material handling

Batch mixing

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is hiring for a manufacturing technician on 3rd shift in Illinois. You will follow batch instructions to pre-batch and blend raw materials, operate high-speed dispersers and related equipment, and maintain production records while ensuring safety and quality.

Join a team that values collaboration, adheres to SOPs, and supports continuous improvement. This role offers health benefits, vacation, and opportunities for skill development within a global coatings company.