Rotating NIGHT Shift Machine Operator

Job Posting: 12HR Rotating NIGHT Shift Machine Operator

Location: St Charles, IL

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full time (6:00 pm - 6:00 am, rotating or swing shift, 2 days working, 2 days off, 3 days working, following week: 2 days off, 2 days working, 3 days off, repeat)

TIGER knows that a company is only as good as its employees. We are always looking for employees who are curious and passionate – with the courage to take themselves and our products to the next level. For our global TIGER team, with offices in Europe, America and Asia, we hire people who make a difference.

Would you like to have a job on a team built on trust, with respect and openness toward other cultures, languages and innovation? Then TIGER is the right employer for you!

The Powder Coating Machine Operator is responsible for providing high-quality service, supporting production, and ensuring production operations run smoothly and safely.

• Set up equipment using computer controlled equipment
• Record operational data accurately on specified forms
• Clean and disassemble equipment
• Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers
• Obtain and run samples to test batch quality and cleanliness
• Conduct cabin powder collection to reduce waste
• Relieve co-workers for breaks
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and meet 7S requirements
• Follow Lean Manufacturing principles
• Responsible for operation of extruders, mill, sieve
• Package and label finished goods in designated carton boxes
• Stack finished goods on appropriate skids
• Organize carton boxes effectively and change them in a timely manner
• Document all packaging on specified forms
• Spray test panels, hand screen, and perform and document a number of in process quality checks
• Continually monitor production runs to detect defects or deviations from standards
• Conduct quality checks as required
• Participate in department meetings
• Interact with co-workers, peers and supervisor in a constructive, productive and cooperative manner to meet production needs
• Regular, predictable, on-site attendance is an essential function of the job
• Drive Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the Organization
• Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles
• Must be able to work in Drylac and/or Metallic as needed or as assigned

• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping in the lab area.
• Follow all application safety guidelines and protocols at all times.

Standing for periods of up to 9 hours

Repetitive lifting of up to 55lbs

Exposure to dust, powder coating paint, and noise

Wearing of a PPE (personal protective equipment) required for up to 9 hours (includes face mask, eye protection, ear plugs)

• High school or equivalent

Powder coating experience preferred

An aptitude for working with factory machinery

Extruder, Mill and mixing operating experience preferred

Basic knowledge of production processes

Basic computer controlled machinery experience preferred

Basic understanding of maintenance, safety and quality principle an asset

Ability to operate a forklift – an asset but not required

Soft Skills:

Must be a team player, dependable, and have initiative

Effective communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing setting.

• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Work with cutting-edge powder coating technologies.
• Contribute to product innovation and customer satisfaction.
• Join a collaborative, safety-focused, and growth-oriented team.

Apply Now to become a key member of our production team and help us deliver high-quality powder coating solutions!

TIGER Drylac USA, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. TIGER Drylac USA, Inc, makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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