We ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years As experts in making coatings there s a good chance you re only ever a few meters away from one of our products Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe We re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader It s what you d expect from the most sustainable paints company which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries Job PurposeTo operate a limited range of machines for manufacturing paint as per agreed operational methods and standards and in line with Company s Health Safety and Environment Policy to ensure 100 compliance with Akzo Nobel s Powder Coatings weekly production plan Key Accountabilities1 Operating Powder Machines Follow factory SOP s relevant to area of work To have the experience and knowledge to operate at least one of the following Powder Coatings Machines Mixer dry powder mixing machine Extruder used to melt dry powder amp break into chips Milling machine used for grinding the chips into very fine powder Sieving amp Packaging filtering of the product through a vibratory sieve and packing into carton boxes Blending Dry Powder Mixing Base Paint in the Tumbler blender and filtering of the product through a rotary sieve packing into boxes Maintenance of Machines Clean machines related equipment and work areas using water and air Batch processing Progress batches as per production schedule and production targets Complete all relevant production paperwork accurately and in full Pre-batch the raw materials as per the picking list Transfer check and charge raw materials control process materials sampling filling and maintaining the process parameters such as temperature machine speed Driving Forklift Machines additional not essential Drives forklift machines to stack and remove materials from the racks and transfer containers to the OLS area and tumbler mixer on the production floor Housekeeping Ensure that assigned machines and area are kept tidy and clean Keep area clean as per the 5S standards Policy Compliance Comply with HSE policy and standards established in AkzoNobel and actively participate in initiatives that promote these areas Follow AkzoNobel Life Saving Rules and Golden Principle Follow the ISO and HSE Procedures Compliance with all site rules and procedures Compliance with all HSE and PPE instructions Report and HSE concerns or damages Hazard Report Verbal Communication Experience Basic command of spoken and written English Focused organized and good team player Attention to quality amp details Basic knowledge of equipment and its operational settings e g Powder coatings Mixer Extruder Mills Basic knowledge of safety rules and measures in a production environment Basic knowledge of raw materials production processes and quality control The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions Recording basic data on specific operational forms A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in operating at least one powder manufacturing machine and batch processing within a manufacturing environment