Paint Manufacturing Engineer - Ditch Witch

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Who Are We?

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Paint Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems. Performs supervisory and administrative duties for paint technician and maintenance personnel. Governmental regulatory guidelines and reporting of water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste on a defined basis.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for :

Supervises and directs daily operation of the paint finishing equipment. Direct reports include the Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).

• Coordinates all preventative maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to assure a minimum of 99% up-time.
• Future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to maintain technological changes should be investigated and justified.
• Controls the operating budgets of all supplies and operating accounts, (labor, paint, chemicals, repair). Stays current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste. Aides in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.
• Stays current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste. Aides in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.
• Insures appropriate inventories are maintained for consumables, repair parts, and supplies.
• Completes training of all personnel as to function of equipment, safe handling of chemicals and paint, also, computer skills necessary to maintain functional performance.
• Review and follow up of Q.C. performance testing and analysis.
• Monitors all operating parameters of the pretreatment and paint system on an agreed upon frequency, take necessary action when appropriate, display results.
• Outstanding housekeeping 100% of the time.
• Troubleshoot necessary processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.
• Maintains accurate MSDS inventory sheets as it affects the Right-To-Know act.
• Works closely with production, engineering, and maintenance departments for operational assistance and direction.
• Works with outside suppliers to assist in providing improvements and latest technologies in finishing quality and operation.
• Responsible for maintaining all paint SOP's.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining all paint production tooling.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements :

MFG. ENGINEER III

BSME, BSIE, or BSCE (Chemical) and similar engineering discipline and 5-8 years experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. Two-four years experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.

MFG. ENGINEER II

BSME, BSIE, BSCE (Chemical) or similar engineering discipline and 1-3 years experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. Two-four years experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.

What Can We Give You?

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical / dental / vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including :

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $77000 - $115000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Salary : $77,000 - $115,000