Paint Manufacturing Engineer - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Incentive program

Job summary

Ditch Witch, a premier division of The Toro Company, in Perry, Oklahoma, is seeking a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems, supervise technicians and maintenance personnel, and ensure regulatory reporting and compliance.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years in manufacturing and 2–4 years in paint finishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years of manufacturing experience.
• BSME/BSIE/BSCE or similar engineering discipline with 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with basic chemical theory; strong computer background; supervisory and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the paint finishing equipment.
• Direct reports include Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs to ensure high uptime.
• Assess future equipment needs and justify capital expenditures.
• Manage operating budgets for supplies, labor and chemicals.
• Stay current with environmental issues related to paint finishing, emissions, and hazardous waste.
• Assist in filing reports with EPA, DNR and other agencies.
• Maintain inventories of consumables and parts; train personnel on equipment and safety.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

BSME/BSIE/BSCE or equivalent engineering discipline

Tools

Paint finishing technology

Job description

Who Are We?

Ditch Witch is a premier division of The Toro Company. At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Paint Manufacturing Engineer at Ditch Witch

The Paint Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems. This person will perform supervisory and administrative duties for paint technicians and maintenance personnel. They will also cover governmental regulatory guidelines and reporting of water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste on a defined basis.

What Will You Do?

• Supervise and direct daily operation of the paint finishing equipment.
• Direct reports include the Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).
• Coordinate all preventative maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to assure a minimum of 99% up-time.
• Deal with future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to maintain technological changes should be investigated and justified.
• Control the operating budgets of all supplies and operating accounts, (labor, paint, chemicals, repair).
• Stay current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste.
• Aide in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure appropriate inventories are maintained for consumables, repair parts, and supplies.
• Complete training of all personnel as to function of equipment, safe handling of chemicals and paint, also, computer skills necessary to maintain functional performance.
• Review and follow up of Q.C. performance testing and analysis.
• Monitor all operating parameters of the pretreatment and paint system on an agreed upon frequency, take necessary action when appropriate, display results.
• Maintain outstanding housekeeping 100% of the time.
• Troubleshoot necessary processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.
• Maintain accurate MSDS inventory sheets as it affects the Right-To-Know act.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance departments for operational assistance and direction.
• Work with outside suppliers to assist in providing improvements and latest technologies in finishing quality and operation.
• Maintain all paint SOP’s.
• Develop and maintain all paint production tooling.

What Do You Need?

• Engineer III: Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering or similar engineering discipline and 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. 2-4 years of experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have a strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.
• Manufacturing Engineer II: BSME, BSIE, BSCE (Chemical) or similar engineering discipline and 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. 2-4 years of experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have a strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.

What Can We Give You?

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
• Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
• Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $78,600-$98,200.
• Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.
• You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics.
• If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.