Coatings Production Operator: Paint Mixer & Loader

Axalta; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta in Dublin, VA is seeking a Paint Mixer/Cabinet Loader to safely mix and supply high-quality coatings. You will operate pumps, scales, mix machines, and day tanks, load tanks, and support lean manufacturing practices.

Schedule Monday–Friday 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM with potential overtime; compensation is $20/hour. Candidates must lift up to 75 lbs and follow SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Follow detailed written procedures and documentation.
• Basic computer skills for operating computer-controlled equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate all required equipment safely and efficiently, including pumps, scales, mix machines, and day/bulk tanks.
• Wash equipment (tanks, pumps, piping, and tools).
• Load tanks ranging from 2 to 250-gallon capacity.
• Load, move, and lift pails of finished product up to 5 gallons.
• Maintain FIFO racks by stocking materials up to 75 lbs.
• Perform in-process quality tests (dirt checks, wet color, viscosity).
• Follow established SOPs and process documentation.
• Adjust in-process material per lab instructions.
• Filter product, including loading/changing FSI filters and traps.
• Fill semi-finished and finished product into drums, totes, bulk storage, or pails.
• Label containers per SOP, customer, and DOT requirements.
• Participate in housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
• Support lean manufacturing practices.
• Perform selective maintenance tasks and equipment switch-outs to keep processes running.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment.
• Follow all site and area guidelines related to job functions.
• Follow all Area Operating Procedures relevant to job duties.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work based on customer need.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Flexible hours

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Job description

Axalta in Dublin, VA is seeking a Paint Mixer/Cabinet Loader to safely mix and supply high-quality coatings. You will operate pumps, scales, mix machines, and day tanks, load tanks, and support lean manufacturing practices.

Schedule Monday–Friday 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM with potential overtime; compensation is $20/hour. Candidates must lift up to 75 lbs and follow SOPs and safety standards.