Coating Machine Operator

COATING MACHINE OPERATOR 

We are launching a brand-new, manufacturing plant and looking for motivated Production Coating Operators to join our founding team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our brand-new hot melt calender line, operating advanced machinery to coat and process high-quality materials.

What You Will Do

• Machine Operation: Set up, run, and monitor the hot melt calender line according to equipment and product specifications.
• Process Control: Monitor control panels and settings, temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds to ensure the hot melt compound applies perfectly.
• Material Handling: Load raw materials onto the line and thread them through accumulators and rollers.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect coated products for defects, measuring thickness and and widths to meet strict quality standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical or process adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform basic preventative maintenance on the calender rolls and equipment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, extrusion, web handling, laminating, or calender operations is preferred.  Initial Training on Calender Line 10. 
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort using computerized machinery screens and mechanical tools.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills for measurements, and a strong commitment to safety.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent minimum.  

All candidates will be required to successfully complete the following ACT-WorkKeys Skill Assessments:

• Applied Math:                   Level 4
• Workplace Documents:    Level 4
• Graphic Literacy:              Level 4
• Applied Technology          Level 3

*Pre-Employment Background & Urine Drug Screen required.