Polymer & Resin E-Coat Operator – 2nd Shift

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Paid holidays

Health & retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Team events

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. seeks a 2nd shift production operator to process raw materials into finished polymeric materials in a safety‑conscious, OSHA PSM‑covered environment.

The role requires operating industrial equipment, performing in‑process and finished material testing, maintaining documentation, and supporting a flexible schedule with overtime and weekends. Competitive hourly pay starting at $23.00 and negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs production functions according to Company standards, including filling product to drums, totes or tanks and loading raw materials into process tanks.
• Uses equipment and raw materials according to Company standards, procedures and specifications.
• Performs chemical testing on in-process and finished goods in a lab environment.
• Completes related paperwork, reports, and support functions.
• Performs work in accordance with direction from supervisor and may work independently on scheduled activities.
• Creates work orders for equipment repair activities.
• Performs training of personnel for other production position activities.
• Performs periodic chemical preventive maintenance activities on heat exchangers, cooling coils/jackets and condensers.
• Troubleshoots process abnormalities using DCS and field sensors; communicates issues to Engineering.
• Assists in interlock & alarm testing with Engineering group.
• Performs production in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Follows production procedures and uses sensors to convert raw materials in batch operation.
• Follows quality and safety standards and wears PPE.
• Meets production deadlines and communicates deviations.
• Monitors waste storage and safety systems; may handle bulk waste disposal.
• Cleans and maintains work areas; updates Kanban and 5S.
• Updates process documentation and inventory in SAP/Oracle.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Technician certification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. seeks a 2nd shift production operator to process raw materials into finished polymeric materials in a safety‑conscious, OSHA PSM‑covered environment.

The role requires operating industrial equipment, performing in‑process and finished material testing, maintaining documentation, and supporting a flexible schedule with overtime and weekends. Competitive hourly pay starting at $23.00 and negotiable based on experience.