Operating Technician (Manufacturing)

Job Description This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. It is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. The role performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Additional Information Shift: Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week with overtime as needed, occasional Saturdays. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors. Responsibilities Operate paint‑making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as High‑speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts, etc., in an efficient and safe manner Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods Perform assigned manufacturing tasks Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality Comply with policies and standard operating procedures Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner Maintain production records and reporting as required Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies Provide technical support and training to other team members Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily Qualifications Minimum Requirements Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Preferred Qualifications Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers, etc. Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu‑hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.) Have at least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process Equal Employment Opportunity Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sherwin-Williams