Chemical Operator (Resin/E-Coat)- 2nd Shift

NPAA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Bonus Structure

Time Off & Holidays

Health & Retirement

Career Growth & Recognition

Culture & Community

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking a Chemical Operator for the 2nd shift at the Chattanooga plant. You will process raw materials into finished polymeric materials using reactors, vacuum systems, and a DCS in an OSHA PSM‑covered environment.

Responsibilities include in‑process testing, handling hazardous and non‑hazardous materials, and ensuring timely production. Overtime and weekend hours may be required; compensation starts at $23.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years chemical manufacturing experience with polymer or reaction chemistry preferred.
• Fork truck certification.
• HAZMAT training (Hazwoper) or experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and follow procedures in OSHA PSM‑covered environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks according to company standards and specifications, loading raw materials and filling product into drums, totes, or tanks.
• Operate DCS and transfer inbound/outbound materials while meeting production deadlines.
• Conduct in-process and finished product chemical testing in a lab environment.
• Complete related paperwork, reports and inventory transactions accurately.
• Follow supervisor directions and communicate significant issues or concerns.
• Create work orders for equipment repair activities and assist in preventive maintenance.
• Train personnel for other production position activities as needed.
• Troubleshoot process abnormalities using DCS and field sensors; inform engineering group.
• Support annual interlock & alarm testing with the engineering group.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper production records.

Skills

Chemical manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chemical Operator (Resin/E-Coat) – 2nd Shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: CHEMI001954

• Posted: July 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Location

Chattanooga Plant
1801 Southern Street
Chattanooga, TN 37406, USA

Benefits

• Earned Bonus Structure – attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k) program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Culture & Community – company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating employees’ hard work and dedication.

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (must be willing to work overtime)

Compensation: Starts at $23.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience

Position Summary

Processes raw materials into finished polymeric materials using industrial equipment, including pressure & non‑pressure reactors, vacuum systems, distributed control system (DCS), pumps, flow meters, condensers, and sensors in an OSHA PSM‑covered environment. Performs in‑process and finished quality testing of raw materials and finished products using analytical lab equipment, including balances, ovens, titrators, gas chromatographs, viscometers and microscopes. Operates distillation equipment. Handles hazardous & non‑hazardous waste bulk transfers and hazardous bulk material transfers. Position requires flexible work schedule, including overtime and weekend hours.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform production functions, processing according to company standards, procedures and specifications. Includes filling product to drums, totes or tanks and loading raw materials into process tanks; continuous processing of reactive batch chemicals under specific conditions; transfer of inbound bulk hazardous material to storage tanks and outbound finished products to tanker trucks.
• Use equipment and raw materials according to company standards, procedures and specifications.
• Perform chemical testing on in‑process and finished goods in a lab environment.
• Complete related paperwork, reports, and support functions.
• Follow direction from supervisor, inform supervisors of significant problems, issues or concerns; may work independently on scheduled activities.
• Create work orders for equipment repair activities.
• Train personnel for other production position activities.
• Conduct periodic chemical preventive maintenance on heat exchangers, cooling coils/jackets and condensers.
• Troubleshoot process abnormalities using information from the DCS process software and field sensors; communicate issues to the department engineering group.
• Assist in annual interlock & alarm testing with engineering group.
• Perform production functions in accordance with company policies and procedures, load raw materials, use DCS, meet production deadlines, monitor processes, maintain work areas, update production records and inventory transactions, and communicate status using proper business etiquette.

Position Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Technician certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years chemical manufacturing experience. Experience with polymer or reaction chemistry preferred.
• Fork truck certification.
• HAZMAT training (Hazwoper, etc.) or experience preferred.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.