Job Title: Production Operator (Manufacturing) (Chemicals, Coatings)

Job #: 2026-19668

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Schedule: 3rd Shift (11:00pm to 7:30am)

Salary: $17.00 Hourly ($.75 Shift Differential)

Education: High School Diploma (Minimum)

Background: Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (No Exceptions)

Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)

Company Description:

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description

This position is responsible for working in at least one (1) production area to ensure customer requirements are met.  This person will also follow all safety procedures and assist fellow co-workers as needed.  This person will work with moderate supervision and will receive most directions from the Shift Leader or Supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES will include the following: 

Additional duties are described in the Quality System Procedures Manual, Work Instructions, and/or Job Training Checklist as applicable.  Other duties may be assigned as required to fulfill the objectives of the department and the Company. 

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean, safe work areas and minimizes material spillage
• Strives to achieve all production and quality goals.
• Assists maintenance when directed by Shift Leader.
• Communicates with all employees, particularly those from a proceeding/following shift to ensure everyone understands the status of products, equipment, quality, etc.
• Provides representative samples to Quality Control in a timely manner and responds to QC's inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate logs, records and/or reports.
• Follows all Company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for evaluating equipment for proper working conditions and completing orders for maintenance if needed.
• Immediately alerts Shift Leader when a problem (equipment, product, personnel issue) is encountered.
• Empties process dust collectors, dust collectors and central vacuum systems and ensure area stays in compliance with environmental permits
• Cleans equipment between products to ensure there is no cross contamination from product to product.

BOWL LOADING / MIXING AREA:

• Coordinates the work schedule with systems, materials, and manufacturing services to ensure timely delivery of information and materials.
• Loads pre-weighed raw materials into mixing bowls
• Mixed batch per instructions
• Maintains material feed to keep extruder running.

BONDING/BLENDING AREA:

• Loads pre-weighed base material into a mixer per batch ticket instructions
• Adds additional raw material to mixer per batch ticket instructions
• Presets conditions for each individual batch per batch ticket or Shift Lead's instructions
• Monitors/adjusts the process as needed to meet customer specifications
• Ensures accurate fill of finished goods.
• Transfer raw materials in the computer system and keep accurate inventory of their raw materials
• Follows all aluminum safe handling procedures

EXTRUSION AREA:

• Sets conditions for each individual batch per instructions from batch ticket.
• Monitors/adjusts the process per Shift Lead's instructions.
• Monitors/adjusts the cooling belt to ensure appropriate chip size and thickness.
• Ensures there is no cross contamination of products through efficient cleaning and appropriate use of dust collection equipment.
• Ensures spare screws are clean and ready for the next run

GRINDING/PACKAGING AREA:

• Sets conditions for each individual batch per instructions from batch ticket
• Monitors/adjusts the process per Shift Lead's instructions with specific attention to particle size
• Ensures accurate filling of finished goods containers.
• Ensures product clears alpine check
• Wraps skids of finished goods

Qualifications
Incumbent must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and in a safe and manner. The items listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and experience required.

• High school diploma (Minimum)
• Read, write and speak English
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work on different shifts and overtime as needed

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to [email protected].

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.