Position Summary:
This position is required to drive process consistency through a Finish (Stain) and Paint department where formulations are determined, mixed and executed through specific routing steps in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Document and maintain process control of the mixing and application of all formulations. This includes work instructions and auditing for compliance.
- Work closely with Maintenance to assure our TPM is accurate and that our equipment is capable of maintaining our output metrics within specification.
- Document and maintain process control of surface preparation through machine and hand sanding process. This includes work instructions and auditing for compliance.
- Monitor critical quality characteristics of our material and environment and make necessary adjustments to keep output variables in tolerance.
- Problem solving shop floor issues in real time using scientific methodology to maintain output metrics in tolerance
- Work with our material supplier to implement improvements and new finishes are required
- Work with our marketing and manufacturing engineering team to develop and bring new materials and finishes into the finish line.
- Self-driven - Should not require continual supervision
- Work within the safety policies / procedures in the finish department and assure that new processes meet those safety requirements.
- Research and implementation of tools and training needed at Patch and Final Inspection when a new Finish or Paint is implemented (color markers, what colors to combine for patch, etc.).
- Release of a new finish to the floor with a documented standard/tolerance.
- Communication to the floor of finishes that are discontinued and what may need to be removed from Patch and/or Final Inspection.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
There are no supervisory requirements
Qualifications:
- In this position you must maintain a score of 16 or better on a Nucraft administered color test.
- Teamwork Orientation - Work with multiple levels of the organization (Manufacturing Engineering and Shop Floor operator relationships will be crucial)
- Time management
- Results Driven
- 3-5 years of experience in a finish or paint manufacturing environment is required
- Experience in a Lab setting is preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree in chemical or manufacturing engineering or manufacturing technology is preferred but not required
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Hearing protection and mask or respirators are provided where required.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite of products
Expected Hours:
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 3:00pm. Friday is scheduled at 6:00AM to 10:00AM but is considered our OT day if needed.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those who must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The associate is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
EEO Statement Nucraft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.