What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator - Paint & Coatings Manufacturing position at AkzoNobel and Careers?
Date: Mar 14, 2026
Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43211
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
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.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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Job Purpose
The Paint Operator performs dosing, grinding, batchmaking, etc. as required to manufacture paint, as well as all color matching tasks and physical adjustments necessary to complete the batch. This is an hourly position on all three (3) shifts, as outlined in the Agreement between Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. Columbus and Teamsters Union Local No. 284.
Rewards & Benefits
Start Pay: $25.65
2nd shift (2.00 PM - 10.30 PM) $0.80 shift differential
3rd shift (10.00 PM - 6.30 AM) $0.80 shift differential
16 paid days off 1st year (pro-rated per start date): 5 days' vacation - 11 paid holidays for 1st year.
Family plan insurance $30 weekly! (eligible after 30 days)
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Key Responsibilities
- reading and understanding batch tickets and QC adjustment sheets
- operating various transfer pumps (air-diaphragm, mill feed, etc.)
- understanding and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc.
- Operate the Premix Tanks and related equipment (supersacks, bag dump station, agitator, etc.)
- operate the Thindown Tanks (agitator, light, etc)
- operate the freight lift
- use the floor mounted agitators
- operate the air-driven lift table
- Read the grind value using the Hegman gauge, and operate the dispersion mills (Dyno-mill, sandmill, Drais mill, etc.) as needed.
- Dose and troubleshoot the Automatic Dosing System (ADS) for Large Batch, Small Batch, and Strontium Chromate.
- Operate, fill and dispense paint using the Klieverik Intermix System.
- Operate the Strontium Chromate slurry system.
- Interact with QC to make batch adjustments. This includes bringing batch samples to QC and Tech for evaluation, and making the appropriate adjustments to production batches (measuring and adding as required).
- Operate the weigh scales in Production areas.
- Operate the High Pressure Wash system, and operate the Low Pressure Wash system as needed.
- Operate the nitrogen blanketing system.
- Operate the air-driven drum dumper and the portable bag dump station.
- Confirm that staged batches adhere to batch tickets, including raw material lot numbers.
- Gather and weigh raw material for batches not staged (mainly Intermix), as required by batch tickets.
- Operate the power lift equipment.
- Dispense and general handling of 55-gallon drums. Operate drum trucks.
- Label and maintain hazardous waste drums in Production areas.
- Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment.
- Interact with RM Warehouse, Filling and FG Warehouse as needed to maintain smooth paint
Job Requirements
- Minimum High School Education or equivalent.
- The Paint Operator must be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors. This includes climbing stairs. Must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day.
- Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material.
- Must have good eyesight and hearing.
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, vapor and dust respirators, and safety gloves.
- Must be able to comprehend and act upon all job directives, whether delivered in written or verbal English.
- Must comply with all Policies, Rules and Regulations for Production Employees.
- Must pass basic company math tes.t
Competencies
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: #LI-SS1
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Salary : $26