Small Batch Maker: M-F: 1st Shift (6:30am - 3pm)

Hentzen is a unique company in today's world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen's recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers' unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.

SMALL BATCH MAKER

1^st Shift (6:30am - 3pm)

The Small Batch Maker is responsible for producing products that are assigned to the department due to the volume requirements of the customer being 100 gallons or less.

The successful candidates will have an acceptable score on the math test.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Accurately follow batch ticket instructions to make specific products.
• Assemble accurate measurements of ingredients through use of scales and gather other equipment and ingredients as needed to make specific batch.
• Determine quality of pigment dispersion using Hegman grind gauge
• Complete proper documentation (such as batch tickets) correctly and accurately. Enter data into computer.
• Mix, tint, and prepare samples for Quality Control.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Clean up equipment and properly store equipment
• As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the EHS department.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred education level: a high school diploma and/or GED. It is desirable for the employee to possess additional specific related training.
• Preferred experience level: basic knowledge of paint formulation, mixing procedures, etc., and three to twelve months of related manufacturing experience with the ability to use several types of related equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• The ability to operate a forklift with forklift driving certification is strongly preferred and the ability to use a pallet jack.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Clean work habits and some skill in handling large volumes of liquid and raw materials.
• Basic math skills and the ability to convert various measurements (i.e., gallons to quarts, pints to gallons, etc.) required.
• The ability to use the following tools preferred: grind plate, calculator, computer, pipe wrench, large and small scrapers, Allen wrench, box knife, bung wrench, manual drum truck, high speed mixer, sand mill, air mixer, screwdriver, and pliers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities.

Please send your resume to:

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or

APPLY ONLINE AT:

Hentzen Career Center

Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All candidates are subject to a post offer job-related physical, drug screen, and background check.