Production Operator (Manufacturing) (Chemicals) (Day Shift)

Job Title: Production Operator (Manufacturing) (Chemicals, Coatings)

Job #: 2026-18734

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Schedule: 1st Shift (7:00am to 3:30m)

Background: Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (No Exceptions)

Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years' experience in a Manufacturing, Industrial or Production environment. Experience with Chemicals is a huge plus. Experience with packaging is also a plus.

Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)

Company Description:

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description

This position is responsible for working in at least one (1) production area to ensure customer requirements are met. This person will also follow all safety procedures and assist fellow co-workers as needed. This person will work with moderate supervision and will receive most directions from the Shift Leader or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES will include the following:

Additional duties are described in the Quality System Procedures Manual, Work Instructions, and/or Job Training Checklist as applicable. Other duties may be assigned as required to fulfill the objectives of the department and the Company.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean, safe work areas and minimizes material spillage

• Strives to achieve all production and quality goals.

• Assists maintenance when directed by Shift Leader.

• Communicates with all employees, particularly those from a proceeding/following shift to ensure everyone understands the status of products, equipment, quality, etc.

• Provides representative samples to Quality Control in a timely manner and responds to QC's inquiries in a timely manner.

• Maintains accurate and appropriate logs, records and/or reports.

• Follows all Company policies, practices, and procedures.

• Responsible for evaluating equipment for proper working conditions and completing orders for maintenance if needed.

• Immediately alerts Shift Leader when a problem (equipment, product, personnel issue) is encountered.

• Empties process dust collectors, dust collectors and central vacuum systems and ensure area stays in compliance with environmental permits

• Cleans equipment between products to ensure there is no cross contamination from product to product.

BOWL LOADING / MIXING AREA:

• Coordinates the work schedule with systems, materials, and manufacturing services to ensure timely delivery of information and materials.

• Loads pre-weighed raw materials into mixing bowls

• Mixed batch per instructions

• Maintains material feed to keep extruder running.

BONDING/BLENDING AREA:

• Loads pre-weighed base material into a mixer per batch ticket instructions

• Adds additional raw material to mixer per batch ticket instructions

• Presets conditions for each individual batch per batch ticket or Shift Lead's instructions

• Monitors/adjusts the process as needed to meet customer specifications

• Ensures accurate fill of finished goods.

• Transfer raw materials in the computer system and keep accurate inventory of their raw materials

• Follows all aluminum safe handling procedures

EXTRUSION AREA:

• Sets conditions for each individual batch per instructions from batch ticket.

• Monitors/adjusts the process per Shift Lead's instructions.

• Monitors/adjusts the cooling belt to ensure appropriate chip size and thickness.

• Ensures there is no cross contamination of products through efficient cleaning and appropriate use o