Milling Operator at Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 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! 

Position Summary:

The Milling Operator is responsible for operating department mills and producing batches in the Milling Plant. This includes using KD Dyno Mills, ECM Dyno Mills, Netzsch Turbo Mills, bulk systems, scales/load cells, mixers, drum dumpers, and other required equipment. The role may also support activities in other Operations areas, including the Small Paint Plant, Large Paint Plant, Waterbase, and Shading.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures, safety policies, batch tickets, and process sheets

• Operate and clean milling and batch equipment (mills, scales/load cells, mixers, bulk loading systems, pumps, filling machines, etc.)

• Monitor process parameters (mills, tanks, and related equipment)

• Fill finished goods into proper containers per customer specifications and create labels

• Identify off-quality products and initiate corrective actions per company procedures

• Use company IT systems (SAP, Access, Microsoft Office) to complete orders

• Operate forklift to move materials and transport waste to the 90-day storage area

• Maintain housekeeping in lab and production areas; maintain testing equipment

• Support operations outside of Milling as required

Position Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must pass a math test administered prior to the interview

Additional Competencies: 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear

• Frequently required to reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently

• Must be clean-shaven (mustache below upper lip allowed) for respirator use

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.