Powder Coatings Production Operator - Hands-On Role

PPG Industries, Inc; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Grand Haven, Michigan is hiring a Production Operator to manufacture high-quality powder coatings. You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment while upholding safety standards to ensure product quality at every stage.

The role covers preassembly, mixing, extrusion, grinding, and quality processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. Flexibility to rotate assignments and adherence to logs and SOPs are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be able to operate a variety of industrial production equipment.
• Strong math skills and mechanical ability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preassembly: weigh raw materials and stage for processing.
• Mixing: operate mixing machines and ensure correct batch weights.
• Extrusion: monitor and adjust extruder parameters per instructions.
• Grinding or Milling: operate mills and package finished product.
• Quality: participate in the PPG Quality Process.
• Safety: follow SOPs and wear required safety gear.
• Perform other general production tasks as directed by supervision.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Industrial production equipment

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc in Grand Haven, Michigan is hiring a Production Operator to manufacture high-quality powder coatings. You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment while upholding safety standards to ensure product quality at every stage.

The role covers preassembly, mixing, extrusion, grinding, and quality processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. Flexibility to rotate assignments and adherence to logs and SOPs are required.