Paint Manufacturing Engineer - Ditch Witch

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Who Are We?     

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people. 

The Paint Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems. Performs supervisory and administrative duties for paint technician and maintenance personnel.  Governmental regulatory guidelines and reporting of water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste on a defined basis.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

Supervises and directs daily operation of the paint finishing equipment. Direct reports include the Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).

• Coordinates all preventative maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to assure a minimum of 99% up-time.

• Future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to maintain technological changes should be investigated and justified.

• Controls the operating budgets of all supplies and operating accounts, (labor, paint, chemicals, repair). Stays current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste.  Aides in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.

• Stays current with all environmental issues as associated with paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste.  Aides in filing appropriate reports with the E.P.A., D.N.R., and other regulatory agencies.

• Insures appropriate inventories are maintained for consumables, repair parts, and supplies.

• Completes training of all personnel as to function of equipment, safe handling of chemicals and paint, also, computer skills necessary to maintain functional performance.

• Review and follow up of Q.C. performance testing and analysis.

• Monitors all operating parameters of the pretreatment and paint system on an agreed upon frequency, take necessary action when appropriate, display results.

• Outstanding housekeeping 100% of the time.

• Troubleshoot necessary processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.

• Maintains accurate MSDS inventory sheets as it affects the Right-To-Know act.

• Works closely with production, engineering, and maintenance departments for operational assistance and direction.

• Works with outside suppliers to assist in providing improvements and latest technologies in finishing quality and operation.

• Responsible for maintaining all paint SOP’s.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining all paint production tooling.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

MFG. ENGINEER III

BSME, BSIE, or BSCE (Chemical) and similar engineering discipline and 5-8 years experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement.  Two-four years experience in paint finishing technology.   Be familiar with basic chemical theory.  Have strong computer background.  Possess good supervisory and budgeting skills. 

MFG. ENGINEER II

BSME, BSIE, BSCE (Chemical) or similar engineering discipline and 1-3 years experience in manufacturing systems, equipment,