Liquid Coatings Manufacturing Operator

Help power world-class finishes—build your future with NPAA in Cleveland

Our Liquid Division crafts high-performance liquid coatings and surface treatment chemicals. As a Manufacturing Operator, you’ll ensure production runs are executed safely, efficiently, and to exacting quality standards—directly contributing to the reliability of every batch we ship.

Your impact

• Translate SOPs into action: stage raw materials, calculate batch sizes, and select appropriate equipment.
• Run, disassemble, clean, and reassemble processing equipment to posted conditions between batches.
• Capture precise records on batch tickets and equipment logs; perform and document quality checks.
• Package finished mixtures into designated containers; secure, label, and move to warehouse staging.
• Surface issues quickly to the team leader/supervisor and complete all required company training.
• Comply with hazardous and general liquid waste practices—keep containers labeled, covered, and staged—and report any accidents, near misses, or property damage without delay.

Skills & readiness

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Comfort with a basic math test.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Make simple independent decisions; perform addition and subtraction accurately.
• Confident converting units (such as grams to pounds) and working with quality control tools.
• Operate pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks safely.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and maneuver drums up to 440 lbs.

Compensation & growth

Salary range: $17.39 to $25.75, with compensation negotiable based on experience and skills.

• Earned rewards: attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time to recharge: 11 paid holidays each year plus paid time off.
• Health & retirement: comprehensive health and welfare options and a 401(k) featuring an exceptional company match.
• Advance & be recognized: tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within NPAA.
• Belonging & celebration: company events throughout the year that honor your hard work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.