Chemical Mixer

Chemical Operator / Batch Maker

Duration: 06 Months Contract

Location:

High Point, NC 27262

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2PM - 10:30PM (must be available to work two weekends per month)
• 3rd Shift: 10PM - 6:30AM (must be available to work two weekends per month)

This role will support manufacturing and distribution operations for our world‑class coating solutions. The High Point, NC plant is looking for top‑caliber, technically capable chemical mixers who are action oriented, can make quality decisions quickly and possess excellent troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate in this position will be trained in all facets of production (pre‑mixing and material loading for batches, filling product into shipping containers, distribution, testing, sampling, and cleaning) to learn these essential duties of the position.

Chemical mixers must operate production equipment safely to ensure the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures and supervisory instructions. Position duties and responsibilities can change regularly based on business needs. Types of equipment used include but are not limited to: labeler, filler machines, air pumps, high‑speed disperse rs, air mixers, and weight scales within the department.

Solve routine problems associated with job responsibilities. Ensures the highest product quality possible while adhering to all safety, environmental and work rules.

• Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of Axalta's safety policies and procedures
• Blend batch to designated formula
• Learn how to fill‑off batches and fill batches
• Record all adjustments made to batches
• Upon completion of batch make sure work area is cleaned up
• Follow batch fill‑out instructions as they relate to filter/straining requirements, container requirements, agitation of material requirements and labeling requirements
• Select approved batches to be filled by ship date or supervisor's instructions
• Set up filtering equipment per batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment
  
  Operate RC Gun
• Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation
• Operation of powered material handling equipment (PMHE) to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished product(s)
• Unloading and loading of bulk tank wagons

• Must have chemical mixing experience.
• 5 years chemical plant/paint making experience preferred
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem‑solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.
• Must be able to read and follow weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately by gallons, pints and ounces (good math skills).
• Must be able to use various forms of PPE including respiratory protection.
• Ability to use hand tools and lift up to 75 lbs. and work at heights at or above 30 feet.
• Frequent lifting, walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work rotating shift schedule with assigned overtime or other assigned schedules.