2nd Shift Metallic Machine Operator

Job Posting: 2nd Shift Metallic Machine Operator 

Location: St Charles, IL
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full time (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays, overtime available) 

TIGER knows that a company is only as good as its employees. We are always looking for employees who are curious and passionate – with the courage to take themselves and our products to the next level. For our global TIGER team, with offices in Europe, America and Asia, we hire people who make a difference.

Would you like to have a job on a team built on trust, with respect and openness toward other cultures, languages and innovation? Then TIGER is the right employer for you!

Overall Mission / Responsibility

The Powder Coating Machine Operator is responsible for providing high-quality service, supporting production, and ensuring production operations run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

Work Practices

o Understand and follow written and verbal instructions

o Re-screen and spray test samples

o Set up of equipment using base parameters assigned by management

o Prepare pigments and bases together for upcoming runs

o Record operational data on computer controlled machinery and/or specified forms

o Clean and disassemble mixing and bonding equipment

o Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers

o Transport finished runs or full skills to shipping warehouse

o Package and label finished goods in designated carton boxes

o Stack finished goods on appropriate skids

o Organize carton boxes effectively and change them in a timely manner

o Work to continuously improve all areas of productivity and reduce scrap/Supporting Work Practices

o Relieve co-workers for breaks

o Maintain cleanliness of work station and meet 7S requirements

o Familiar and follow Lean Manufacturing principles

Quality Practices

o Continually monitor production runs to detect defects or deviations from standards and make minor adjustments as necessary

o Inform Supervisor of major machinery or quality concerns

Drive Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the Organization 

Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles

Must be able to work in Drylac and/or Metallic as needed or as assigned

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.

• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping in the lab area.

• Follow all application safety guidelines and protocols at all times.

Qualifications

Working conditions 

Standing for periods of up to 9 hours 

Repetitive lifting of up to 55lbs 

Exposure to dust, powder coating paint, and noise 

Wearing of a PPE (personal protective equipment) required for up to 9 hours (includes face mask, eye protection, ear plugs)

Education

• High school or equivalent 

Skills & Competencies

Powder coating experience preferred 

An aptitude for working with factory machinery 

Extruder, Mill and mixing operating experience preferred 

Basic knowledge of production processes 

Good computer skills 

Strong mathematical skills 

Basic understanding of maintenance, safety and quality principle an asset 

Ability to operate a forklift – an asset but not required 

Soft Skills: Must be a team player, dependable, and have initiative 

Effective communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing setting.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge powder coating technologies.

• Contribute to product innovation and customer satisfaction.

• Join a collaborative, safety-focused, and growth-oriented team.

Apply Now to become a key member of our production team and help us deliver high-quality powder coating solutions!

TIGER Drylac USA, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. TIGER Drylac USA, Inc, makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS

You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. To request an accommodation please email to. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Once we receive your email, you will be contacted regarding the next steps. Please note that you may need to provide information to support your request for an accommodation. TIGER Coatings North America will contact you and discuss your request and determine what accommodation is reasonable and communicate the next steps.

Important notice: TIGER Coatings North America, will only share information regarding the requested accommodation with those individuals who have a specific need to know.