Paint Mix Operator

Axalta; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major manufacturing firm is seeking a full-time Paint Mix Operator in Madison, AL. The role entails operating production equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include blending batches, filling products, and maintaining workspace cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, mechanical skills, and experience in chemical plant operations. Commitment to safety and quality is essential. Training will be provided for various production processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in a safe working manner following safety policies.
• Blend batch to designated formula.
• Learn how to fill-off batches and fill batches.
• Record all adjustments made to batches.
• Ensure work area is cleaned up upon completion.
• Follow batch fill-out instructions for material requirements.
• Select approved batches for filling.
• Set up and operate filling equipment.
• Operate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).
• Manage housekeeping and waste generation.
• Operate powered material handling equipment.
• Unload and load bulk materials.

Skills

Math and problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Numerical aptitude

Verbal aptitude

Ability to operate fork trucks

Collaboration skills

Ability to read weight fractions

Chemical plant/paint making experience

Experience in training other operation staff

Basic computer skills

Prior experience operating fork trucks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description

The General Operator position at Axalta in Huntsville, AL, is a full-time role focused on operating production equipment and ensuring the quality of coatings products. The operator will be trained in various production processes, including pre-mixing, material loading, filling, testing, and cleaning. This position requires a commitment to safety and quality, with responsibilities that may change based on business needs.

• Perform all duties in a safe working manner, following all of the Company safety policies and procedures.
• Blend batch to designated formula.
• Learn how to fill-off batches and fill batches.
• Record all adjustments made to batches.
• Upon completion of batch, ensure work area is cleaned up.
• Follow batch fill-out instructions as they relate to filter/straining requirements, container requirements, agitation of material requirements, and labeling requirements.
• Select approved batches to be filled by ship date or supervisors' instructions.
• Set up filtering equipment per batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment.
• Operate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).
• Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation.
• Operation of powered material handling equipment (PMHE) to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished product(s).
• Unloading and loading bulk.

Job Title

Paint Mix Operator

Location

Madison, AL

Roles Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in a safe working manner, following all of the Company safety policies and procedures.
• Blend batch to designated formula.
• Learn how to fill-off batches and fill batches.
• Record all adjustments made to batches.
• Upon completion of batch, ensure work area is cleaned up.
• Follow batch fill-out instructions as they relate to filter/straining requirements, container requirements, agitation of material requirements, and labeling requirements.
• Select approved batches to be filled by ship date or supervisors' instructions.
• Set up filtering equipment per batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment.
• Operate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).
• Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation.
• Operation of powered material handling equipment (PMHE) to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished product(s).
• Unloading and loading bulk.

Skills

• Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly.
• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment.
• Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces.
• Chemical plant/paint making experience.
• Experience in training other operation staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior experience operating fork trucks.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED minimum required