Vacancies Tank Wash Operator 2 1st Shift 6am to 230pm

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused Tank Washer / Production Support Operator to support our aerospace coatings manufacturing operation in Waukegan.

This is a hands-on manufacturing support role primarily responsible for cleaning and preparing production tanks vessels containers and equipment for use in the manufacturing process. The position plays an important role in keeping production running safely and efficiently by ensuring equipment is properly cleaned organized and ready for the next production batch.

This role is ideal for someone comfortable with physical work in an industrial manufacturing environment who takes pride in safety cleanliness and supporting the production team.

• Pay: $28.00 per hour
• Benefits available Day 1 of employment including:
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Generous vacation sick and holiday pay
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave after one year
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

• Clean and prepare production tanks mixing vessels containers and related equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform tank and equipment washing between production batches to prevent contamination and ensure equipment is ready for reuse.
• Follow established cleaning procedures including the safe handling and use of approved cleaning materials and solvents.
• Inspect tanks and equipment after cleaning to ensure they meet established cleanliness and production requirements.
• Move stage and organize tanks drums containers and other production materials.
• Support Batchmaking and other production operations by ensuring clean equipment and materials are available when needed.
• Assist with material movement and general production activities as assigned.
• Properly handle and dispose of cleaning materials and waste according to site procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized tank-washing production and storage areas.
• Follow all procedures related to chemical handling personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection.
• Participate in Health Safety Security and Environmental activities training housekeeping and 5S.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions equipment concerns spills or other potential hazards.
• Perform other production-support duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing industrial cleaning production warehouse or similar experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean production equipment.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and chemicals.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Willingness to learn additional production skills and responsibilities.

• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to push pull move and position drums tanks and production equipment using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to bend reach stoop and perform repetitive physical activities associated with industrial equipment cleaning.
• Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where exposure to chemicals odors noise and varying temperatures may occur.

We are looking for someone who understands that clean equipment is critical to safe efficient and high-quality manufacturing. The right candidate will be dependable safety-conscious comfortable performing physical work and willing to support the broader production team when needed.

This position can also provide an opportunity to develop additional manufacturing skills and progress into other production roles through our pay-for-skill progression program.