The Coating Assistant Operator must understand, follow, and strictly comply with ALL safety rules and regulations. This includes recognizing and responding to potential hazards and safeguards such as:
- Machine guarding, light curtains, and pinch points
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Proper grounding and use of emergency stops (E‑stops)
- Fire alarms and site evacuation procedures
Maintaining housekeeping standards and a clean, organized work area is an essential part of this role.
Starting pay of $21.62/hr
This position works a rotating shift schedule that changes every 4 weeks.
Shift length may be 8‑hour or 12‑hour shifts, depending on production needs.
Shift options include:
- 12‑Hour Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 8‑Hour Shifts:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Candidates must be willing and able to work any and/or all shifts as required.
- Assist with machine setup, startup, operation, and shutdown
- Learn and operate online support equipment, including:
- HMI systems (SCADA, Wonderware)
- Camera systems
- Thickness gauges and UV lights
- Viscometers, corona treaters, web cleaners, and edge guides
- Perform Make Ready tasks, including:
- Proper die setups
- Pump setups
- Hose making
- Assembling feed systems
- Parts cleaning
- Learn and follow TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) practices
- Understand FIFO, material usage, and material charging procedures
- Perform basic troubleshooting as required
- Follow applicable quality system procedures and documentation
- Coordinate material handling in support of production
- Assist with accurate time and material accounting
- Participate in quality issue resolution and communication
- Maintain proficiency in all tasks listed in the employee training record
- Participate in ongoing training, team activities, and continuous improvement efforts
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to perform basic math using a calculator
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Basic computer skills (email and electronic documentation)
- Good hand‑eye coordination
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift
- Ability and willingness to complete powered industrial vehicle (PIV) training and certification, if required
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