Industrial Paint Blending and Thindown Operator

Ready to run complex batches and keep quality locked in?

Join Pittsburgh Paints Company in Huron, OH as an Industrial Paint Blending and Thindown Operator. If you enjoy precision work, thrive in a team, and want a role where safety and quality come first, this may be your next step.

• Starting pay: $22.61/hr. plus $1.00/hr. shift premium
• Schedule:
  
  3rd shift, 9p–7a Sunday night thru Wednesday night/Thursday am
• OT:
  Possible overtime daily and Friday/Saturday
• Perks: SIGN ON BONUS OF $1,000 and Full–Time Benefits

Could this be you?

• Do you have 1–3 years in a manufacturing or production setting and enjoy fast‑paced work?
• Can you follow detailed batch instructions and document temperatures, times, speeds, and adjustments accurately?
• Are you comfortable distinguishing color and shade differences and fine‑tuning viscosity, color, or strength?
• Do you operate forklifts or other material handling equipment safely?
• Will you commit to safety, quality, and completing required training—including working overtime if needed?

• Work in a PSM (Process Safety Management) building with solvents and solvent‑borne materials.
• Operate mixing and processing equipment per production instructions; add raw materials in the correct order and amounts.
• Stage, move, and transfer materials using forklifts, pumps, hoses, and strainer systems.
• Monitor batches, perform quality checks, and make directed adjustments to stay within spec.
• Record all key batch data and collaborate with teammates to meet targets.

• Climb ladders and stairs; stand for extended periods; maneuver around production equipment.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting hoses, manipulating valves, operating/adjusting equipment, stacking pallets, and carrying materials.
• Lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Manufacturing facility with water‑borne and solvent‑based materials; fast‑paced environment.
• PPE required: FR uniform, safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe footwear.

• You should be proficient in:
  Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).

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