Color Shading Operator

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a mid-year/annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Tests of finished products. Testing includes: Viscosity, Solids, Grind check, Wet Resistivity, Film Thickness, Cure testing and any other testing that may be required of any finished product.
• Adjusts any product that does not meet the company or customer specifications and with the assistance of the Leadman, determines the best method of correcting the problem.
• Prepares paint samples for spraying and applies prepared paint samples using a variety of equipment such as Handspray, Graco Pro-Static, and ABB Bell type spray guns.  This will include manual use or with the use of Spraymation equipment
• Develops color reports on prepared panels for color evaluation through the use of various different color measurement computers such as X-Rite, Minolta, & X-Rite i5.
• Physically makes production batch adjustments for color in both Small and Large Paint.
• Identifies potential off-quality products during the process and initiates appropriate corrective actions through established company abnormal process.
• Operate equipment in the Small and Large Paint Plants to make batch additions that are required.
• Prepares color panel packages for shipment to customer.
• Utilizes company IT equipment such as SAP, Microsoft Access Database, & Microsoft Office to complete orders in the Shading process.
• Maintains housekeeping within the lab and production areas.
• Maintains all testing and spraying equipment.
• Perform job activities in Operations areas outside of Shading as required.
• Follows and Adheres to Company Safety Policies.
• Follows and Adheres to Company Standard Operating Procedures

• Move waste from generation point to 90-day Storage Area.
• Properly close and label waste containers using NB Coatings procedures.

THIS POSITION IS FOR 1st SHIFT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Training:

• General Employee Training (Annual)
• Hazardous Waste / RCRA Training (Annual)
• DOT General Awareness Training (Every 3 years)

 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• Passing Color Test Score (Score under 30)
• Passing Math Test

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
• Ability to work with isocyanate
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains a strong attention to detail
• Developed computer skills in Excel, Word and other office programs
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work any shift hours and overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.