Production Load Operator – Aluminum Paint (3rd Shift)

Production Load Operator – Aluminum Paint (3rd Shift)

Location: Paris, KY Pay: $19.00 per hour (includes $1.00 shift differential) Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:15 PM – 7:45 AM Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Required

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Production Load Operator for an automotive manufacturing facility in Paris, KY.

This position is responsible for handling and loading aluminum wheels between the machining and paint production lines, inspecting products for quality, and helping maintain an efficient production process.

Important: This facility has recently been operating 7 days per week. Candidates must be willing and available to work significant overtime, including weekends, based on production needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Load aluminum wheels onto the appropriate paint production line.

• Handle machined wheels as they move between production departments.

• Inspect wheels for defects, including paint imperfections, metal defects, and burrs.

• Follow production flow and Kanban procedures.

• Handle and organize pallets and trays as required.

• Monitor the pretreatment process and report equipment or production concerns.

• Follow established safety procedures and work instructions.

• Complete daily 5S activities to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous manufacturing, production, or automotive experience preferred.

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.

• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.

• Ability to distinguish colors for quality inspections.

• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and potentially 7 days per week.

Schedule & Pay

• Pay: $19.00/hour, including shift differential

• Shift: 3rd Shift, 11:15 PM – 7:45 AM

• Overtime: Significant overtime currently being worked, including 7-day workweeks.

• Location: Paris, KY