Hands-On Production Operator: Equipment Setup & Maintenance

PPG Industries, Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Salem, OR is hiring a Production Associate to help ensure quality products are available when customers need them. You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, follow safety procedures, and support a fast-paced production line.

The role requires physical effort, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to collaborate with junior operators while identifying improvements to equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
• Mechanical inclination, ability to use hand tools
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Production Workers focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production equipment.
• Set up the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders and operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working conditions.
• Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions, and repairs.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality. Help junior operators in their assigned responsibilities.
• Repair and clean the equipment when needed. Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Operate trucks and other industrial vehicles to transfer the production equipment between warehouse and working area. Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Mechanical inclination

Hand tools

Manufacturing experience

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc in Salem, OR is hiring a Production Associate to help ensure quality products are available when customers need them. You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, follow safety procedures, and support a fast-paced production line.

The role requires physical effort, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to collaborate with junior operators while identifying improvements to equipment performance.