Operating Manufacturing Technician - B

Wheeling, IL, United States

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. It is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, and performing various manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Shift: 12‑hour shifts, 6:00 am–6:30 pm (2/2/3)

The position is eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability, retirement and saving benefits, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation and holidays.

• Operate paint‑making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high‑speed disperse rs, pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, forklifts, etc., in an efficient and safe manner
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods
• Perform assigned manufacturing tasks
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs and report breakdowns promptly
• Maintain production records and reporting as required
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
• Provide technical support and training to other team members
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
• Keep tools, equipment and the work environment clean and organized daily

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment or work visa status now or in the future

• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• At least one year of experience monitoring gauges, dials or other machinery indicators
• At least one year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• At least one year of experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
• At least one year of experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers or labelers
• At least one year of experience using material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacuum hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts)
• At least one year of experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process

Sherwin‑Williams is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests priority referral of Protected Veterans from state and local employment services delivery systems.