Paint Manufacturing Engineer at Ditch Witch:
The Paint Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems. This person will perform supervisory and administrative duties for paint technicians and maintenance personnel. They will also cover governmental regulatory guidelines and reporting of water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste on a defined basis.
What Will You Do?
Supervise and direct daily operation of the paint finishing equipment. Direct reports include the Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).
Coordinate all preventative maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to assure a minimum of 99% up-time.
Deal with future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to maintain technological changes should be investigated and justified.
Control the operating budgets of all supplies and operating accounts, (labor, paint, chemicals, repair).
Stay current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste. Aide in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure appropriate inventories are maintained for consumables, repair parts, and supplies.
Complete training of all personnel as to function of equipment, safe handling of chemicals and paint, also, computer skills necessary to maintain functional performance.
Review and follow up of Q.C. performance testing and analysis.
Monitor all operating parameters of the pretreatment and paint system on an agreed upon frequency, take necessary action when appropriate, display results.
Maintain outstanding housekeeping 100% of the time.
Troubleshoot necessary processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.
Maintain accurate MSDS inventory sheets as it affects the Right-To-Know act.
Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance departments for operational assistance and direction.
Work with outside suppliers to assist in providing improvements and latest technologies in finishing quality and operation.
Maintain all paint SOP’s.
Develop and maintain all paint production tooling.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
What Do You Need?
Manufacturing. Engineer III
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering or similar engineering discipline and 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. 2-4 years of experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have a strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.
Manufacturing Engineer II
BSME, BSIE, BSCE (Chemical) or similar engineering discipline and 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. 2-4 years of experience in paint finishing technology. Be familiar with basic chemical theory. Have a strong computer background. Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills.
What Can We Give You?
At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:
Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
Competitive Salary– The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $78,600-$98,200. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
