Paint Blend Operator

Precoat Metals•Granite City, IL

About The Position

Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team. Operate Blend system per schedule to produce small quantity high value paint orders for the coat line. Must be capable of understanding color scales, system software, paint property testing. Individual must be self-motivated in producing quality product at a highly productive rate. The ability to learn, grow and take accountability over the process is key.

Requirements

High school level reading and writing, visual acuity to read labels, meters, gauges, documents, and instructions
Six months work experience in an industrial or warehouse environment with forklifts
Ability to safely operate small manual and electric hand tools
Available to work up to 12 hours per day on rotating shifts, that could include weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

6 to 12 months previous experience on a coating line is preferred

Responsibilities

Mix paint and complete drawdowns to match to standard.
Adjust color as needed to meet specifications
Maintain color batch panels and standards for future
Generate tags for in process paint
Test all Properties/Physicals as needed
Computer literacy, including but not limited to, excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Utilization of Precoat AS400
Effective communicator with operations, quality, managers and vendors
Movement of drums via drum dolly and forklift are required
Cleanup and maintenance of system to a high standard of 6S.
Exposure to paint and chemicals will be required.
Utilize color computer to generate formulas for mixing paint.
Run system to fill appropriate quantities.
Varying shifts and weekend may be required
Meet delivery requirements
Must fully cross train and be able to perform the essential functions of the Quality Lab tech position.