What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Batch Maker position at Seymour of Sycamore?
Work Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 hour shifts
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for mixing dispersions, resins, and other specified ingredients according to paint mix or dispersion formulas.
Job Duties:
- Reviews production schedules and formulas to determine quantities and colors of paints to be mixed.
- Operates material handling equipment to handle raw materials and load or unload trucks.
- Performs weight per gallon testing to verify conformance.
- Mixes dispersions and other raw materials by weight or volume per formula.
- Operates homogenizing process.
- Tests all products and dispersions per specifications.
- Performs grind test to check consistency of mixture.
- Draws samples and submits to lab for verification.
- Verifies quantities compared to orders, and prepares material transfer documentation.
- Notifies Supervisor immediately of non-conformance.
- Performs cleanup of mixing vessels, work area and equipment using solvents or other cleaning products, as needed.
- Perform minor, routine maintenance of mixing and grinding equipment.
- Wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. At least one year experience related to batchmaking, mixing paints or other similar ingredients required. Must be able to lift 70-100 lbs, and be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to read and follow instructions in English necessary. Must be able to perform basic math calculations. Should have experience mixing powders and liquids according to formulas. Experience with material handling equipment and mixing, grinding and stirring equipment preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person