Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

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Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location: Lancaster, SC, US, 29720

About Akzo Nobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

• Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping (including no-work areas).
• Assist with setting up the machine.
• Make splices.
• Use ERP system (Syteline) to record and make the proper transactions to consume materials.
• Read and understand specifications and information listed on Job Operating Listing Report.
• Identify acceptable and unacceptable quality via web inspection.
• Assist in reducing waste.
• Assist in improving machine efficiencies.
• Handle raw materials in a way such that they are not damaged.
• Disassemble and clean all support equipment (pumps, hoses, filter housings, etc.).
• Assist on both the prime equipment machines as needed.
• Show the ability to communicate (verbal, written and listening).
• Check storage cabinets on your assigned machine and re-stock storage cabinets as needed.
• Show willingness to perform any other duties that are assigned.
• Attend Monthly safety training sessions.
• Maintain a safe work area including following all safety practices on a daily basis (able to complete daily safety checklist).
• Adhere to all company policies and follow company procedures
• Ability to read and interpret written information
• Work in a team environment

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Forklift experience.
• Microsoft office experience.

Work Schedule

This position will work the 2nd shift schedule. Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m.

- 11:00 p.m.

The hourly rate for these skills is $21.00 per hour, plus shift differential. This position is bonus eligible. This is the rate that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Perks for Joining Akzo Nobel!

• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Employee appreciation days
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus

At Akzo Nobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.