Production Operator - Paint & Coatings (2nd or 3rd ...

About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.For more information please visit 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeThe Paint Operator performs dosing, grinding, batchmaking, etc. as required to manufacture paint, as well as all color matching tasks and physical adjustments necessary to complete the batch. This is an hourly position on all three (3) shifts, as outlined in the Agreement between Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. Columbus and Teamsters Union Local No. 284Rewards & BenefitsStart Pay: $25.652nd shift (2 PM - 10.30 PM) + $0.80 shift differential3rd shift (10 PM - 6.30 AM) + $0.80 shift differential16 paid days off 1st year (pro-rated per start date): 5 days' vacation - 11 paid holidays for 1st year.Family plan insurance $30 weekly (eligible after 30 days)Career growth opportunitiesActive Diversity and Inclusion NetworksEmployee referral bonusKey ResponsibilitiesProficient in the basic skills required for paint manufacturing, including:- reading and understanding batch tickets and QC adjustment sheets,- operating various transfer pumps (air-diaphragm, mill feed, etc.),- understanding and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc. Large Batch Production -- Operate the Premix Tanks and related equipment (supersacks, bag dump station, agitator, etc.),- operate the Thindown Tanks (agitator, light, etc),- operate the freight lift. Small Batch Production -- use the floor mounted agitators,- operate the air-driven lift table. Read the grind value using the Hegman gauge, and operate the dispersion mills (Dyno-mill, sandmill, Drais mill, etc.) as needed.- Dose and troubleshoot the Automatic Dosing System (ADS) for Large Batch, Small Batch, and Strontium Chromate.- Operate, fill and dispense paint using the Klieverik Intermix System.- Operate the Strontium Chromate slurry system.- Interact with QC to make batch adjustments. This includes bringing batch samples to QC and Tech for evaluation, and making the appropriate adjustments to production batches (measuring and adding as required).- Operate the weigh scales in Production areas.- Operate the High Pressure Wash system, and operate the Low Pressure Wash system as needed.- Operate the nitrogen blanketing system.- Operate the air-driven drum dumper and the portable bag dump station.- Confirm that staged batches adhere to batch tickets, including raw material lot numbers.- Gather and weigh raw material for batches not staged (mainly Intermix), as required by batch tickets.- Operate the power lift equipment.- Dispense and general handling of 55-gallon drums. Operate drum trucks.- Label and maintain hazardous waste drums in Production areas.- Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment.- Interact with RM Warehouse, Filling and FG Warehouse as needed to maintain smooth paintJob Requirements Minimum High School Education or equivalent. The Paint Operator must be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors. ThApply here:

Created: 2026-03-02