General Operator

Description

Job Summary: Operate grinding equipment and package the finished product in accordance with instructions, specifications, and quality standards, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area. Key Highlights: 1. Operate grinding equipment and package finished product according to instructions. 2. Experience in PLC operation or powder coating grinding processes. 3. Team-oriented and self-directed work to optimize processes. GENERAL JOB FUNCTION Operate grinding equipment and package Finished Product on time and as specified per Operating Instruction OI/10 Grinding Operation (Milling Machine 10\), complying with process specifications. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Apply instruction SI/05 “Log Out, Tag Out (LOTO)” when applicable, per your work instruction. Clean the mill equipment according to the cleaning type assigned to the product and the production sequence and plan, ensuring no residue from the previous batch remains before starting the next lot, and per Operating Instruction OI/10 Grinding Operation (Milling Machine 10\). Perform a cleaning checklist to verify the equipment is in optimal operating condition and proceed with the next production lot per the production sequence. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Receive product from the extruder area to perform sampling at the mill per Operating Instruction OI/10 Grinding Operation (Milling Machine 10\). Operate the PLC to select required process parameters per Process Log OF/06 Mill Log. Conduct initial sampling to verify with the Quality department that the product meets quality and process specifications. Record all operational movements and adjustments in the operation log to maintain control over process specifications per Operating Instruction OI/10 Grinding Operations (Milling Machine 10\) and OI/11 Additive Addition in Mills. Fill, weigh, package, and stack into boxes per Operating Instruction OI/10 Grinding Operations (Milling Machine 10\) and Process Log OF/06 Mill Log to meet process specifications. Complete the visual performance measurement board entries for cleaning time, startup time, adjustment time, kilograms, and lots produced. Participate in Production area improvement initiatives. Comply with Quality System requirements, RC ISO 14001, and EHS requirements. CHALLENGES, AUTONOMY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING * Adjust mill process parameters per area instruction. * Make timely decisions to stop equipment upon detecting any process anomaly, with prompt notification. * Replace mesh screens per Operating Instruction (OI/10\) Grinding Operations (Milling Machine 10\). * Keep area performance indicators updated on the assigned board. * Optimize downtime. * Perform preventive equipment maintenance. TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE * Experience in PLC operation and/or minimum 3 years’ experience in powder coating grinding processes. * Compliance with internal EHS\&S and Process training program. * Knowledge of and ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Proficiency in basic mathematics. * Ability to work under pressure, collaborate in teams, and work independently. * Tool handling skills. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS * Quality Assurance: For submission of mill samples and product validation. * Forklift Operator: To request material to begin milling. * Filter Operator: To request clean parts for the mill equipment. * Maintenance Personnel: For equipment inspection. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Responsibility * Respectful attitude * Commitment and responsibility * Initiative * Sense of urgency * Interpersonal skills * Honesty * Physical and mental fitness to adapt to climatic and process conditions. **Our Company:** Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever\-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia\-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140\+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology\-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job\-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. **Recruitment Fraud Alert**: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA\-Support\-Center@axalta.com. 7 \- Operatives (EEO\-1 Job Categories\-United States of America)