Background Investigation, Computer Skills, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Industrial Coating, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Schedule Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Testing
Job Title: Paint Mix Operator
Job #: 2026-18094
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
Location: 14607 US-281 San Antonio, TX 78221
Salary: $23.50
Shift/Schedule: 1'st Shift (5:30am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Thursday)
Education: High School Diploma Required
Background: Candidates must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years' experience working in a Manufacturing, Plant, Industrial environment.
Interviews: If you are selected for an Interview, all Interviews will be in-person and will be scheduled for 1:00pm.
https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)
Job Description:
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
- Successfully complete a pre-employment mechanical aptitude test and interview process
- Successful completion of background check, physical and drug screening is required
- Must be able to read and follow, weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces (good math skills)
- Must be able to use various forms of PPE including respiratory protection
- Ability to use hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Lifting, walking, standing, pushing, and pulling
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate in an Operator position will be trained in all facets paint mix room operation (Mixing, sampling, testing paint) to learn these essential duties of the position
- The incumbent must operate production equipment safely to ensure the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions
- Operators will understand the mechanics of how to operate various types of equipment with confidence
- Solve routine problems associated with job responsibilities
- Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of Axalta's safety policies and procedures
- Blend and mix toners to designated formula (by hand and using a mix machine)
- Control paint viscosities and tank levels
- Record and document all pertinent information when completing mixes
- Make sure work area is cleaned up
- Operate mix machine and paint delivery systems
- Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation
- Ability to work schedule with assigned overtime.