Manufacturing Operator (Chemicals)

Paint Mix Operator

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Location: 14607 US-281 San Antonio, TX 78221

Salary: $23.50

Shift/Schedule: 1'st Shift (5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Thursday)

Education: High School Diploma Required

Background: Candidates must be able to pass a background check & drug test (no exceptions)

Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing, plant, industrial environment

Interviews: If you are selected for an interview, all interviews will be in-person and will be scheduled for 1:00pm

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Successfully complete a pre-employment mechanical aptitude test and interview process
• Successful completion of background check, physical and drug screening is required
• Must be able to read and follow, weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces (good math skills)
• Must be able to use various forms of PPE including respiratory protection
• Ability to use hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting, walking, standing, pushing, and pulling

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate in an operator position will be trained in all facets paint mix room operation (mixing, sampling, testing paint) to learn these essential duties of the position
• The incumbent must operate production equipment safely to ensure the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions
• Operators will understand the mechanics of how to operate various types of equipment with confidence
• Solve routine problems associated with job responsibilities
• Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of Axalta's safety policies and procedures
• Blend and mix toners to designated formula (by hand and using a mix machine)
• Control paint viscosities and tank levels
• Record and document all pertinent information when completing mixes
• Make sure work area is cleaned up
• Operate mix machine and paint delivery systems
• Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation
• Ability to work schedule with assigned overtime.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.