Powder Coating Production Operator - 2nd/3rd Shift

PPG; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Production Operator to manufacture powder coatings. The role requires operating a variety of production equipment, weighing materials, and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety rules.

The position includes 2nd/3rd shifts with overtime as needed and a pay rate around $23.70 per hour. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and be able to rotate tasks, lift up to 55 lbs, and operate forklift if certified.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to operate industrial production equipment.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude for batch weighing and processes.
• Must be flexible to rotate shifts and work OT as needed.
• Ability to operate forklift and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preassembly: weigh raw materials per batch ticket and palletize for processing.
• Mixing: operate and monitor mixers, verify ingredients against the batch ticket.
• Extrusion: set parameters and monitor extrusion to specification; log activity.
• Grinding/Milling: operate mills, package finished product, and maintain logs.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical ability

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation equipment

Industrial production equipment

Job description

PPG Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Production Operator to manufacture powder coatings. The role requires operating a variety of production equipment, weighing materials, and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety rules.

The position includes 2nd/3rd shifts with overtime as needed and a pay rate around $23.70 per hour. Candidates should have manufacturing experience and be able to rotate tasks, lift up to 55 lbs, and operate forklift if certified.