RSU Operator

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.

We are looking for a safety-focused, adaptable, and detail-oriented RSU Operator to join our Rapid Service Unit at our Waukegan aerospace coatings manufacturing facility.

The RSU operates in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, primarily supporting Make-to-Order (MTO) production with a targeted three-day turnaround for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) orders, from order entry to delivery at GXO's facility.

As an RSU Operator, you will perform a variety of manufacturing activities, including batch making, batch adjustments, filling, spraying, material handling, and equipment cleaning. This position requires flexibility, technical aptitude, and the ability to transition between production processes while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Shift Differential: $1.00 for 2nd Shift

Benefits available Day 1 of employment
, including:

Medical insurance with HSA

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 6% company match

Annual bonus

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave after one year

Career growth and development opportunities

Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Follow all site safety procedures, Life Saving Rules (LSR), Process Safety Fundamentals (PSF), and PPE requirements.

Identify and report safety and quality concerns, near misses, spills, contamination, and material discrepancies.

Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment in accordance with 5S standards and contamination-prevention procedures.

Participate in safety observations, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safely operate, clean, and maintain production equipment, including Dalmec, drum dumpers, DEDOS, Dromont (ADU), High-Speed Disperse rs (HSD), mixers, shakers, tank washers, and RX-20 spraying equipment.

Operate authorized material-handling equipment, including walkies and stackies.

Follow required equipment inspections, LOTOTO procedures, and perform routine first-line maintenance and troubleshooting.

Read and interpret batch tickets, adjustment sheets, production schedules, and manufacturing instructions.

Accurately weigh, measure, dose, mix, and adjust raw materials to meet product specifications.

Collect and submit samples to Quality Control and/or Shading for testing and approval.

Fill approved batches into designated containers, ensuring accurate labeling, secure closures, and product integrity.

Perform automated RX-20 and manual spray-outs according to established inspection plans and product specifications.

Maintain spraying materials, supplies, and equipment; calibrate spray guns and properly prepare, label, and process test panels.

Monitor inventory levels, including ADU, DEDOS, and KANBAN materials, to prevent production interruptions.

Prioritize production activities to support…