Coater Operator
About The Position
The Prime Coater / Finish Coater is a key member of the EDCOAT, LLC Paint Line team. This position’s primary function is the operation and monitoring of the painting process to ensure the quality and consistency of coil coating. The Prime Coater / Finish Coater will be accountable for complying with all applicable company standards and government regulations. Success will be defined by the employee’s ability to efficiently and reliably make adjustments to paints, solvents, or painting equipment to insure correct film thickness and pattern. As part of our hiring process, please complete this Predictive Index Assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/9HBY/CoaterOperator_Aug2025_154132 [https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/9HBY/CoaterOperator_Aug2025_154132] WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Competitive Pay - $23.50/hour + $1.50 shift differential (Night Shift) Small Team Environment 120 hours PTO + Paid Holidays Up to 15% employer retirement contribution, annually Great benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Company HSA Contribution, Vision, Dental, and Company Paid Life Insurance Essential Duties Preparing paint totes or drums in advance to ensure sufficient paint to run the line. Setting up and operating the Dried-In-Place coater, prime coater, and/or finish coater as directed by the Paint Line Supervisor. Verifying correct paint (color, lot, viscosity, and vendor) is in the pans, agitating, is ready to be agitated, and/or is warming up for current and upcoming runs. Monitoring coating machine gauges and operations to detect defects or deviations from customer or product standards and to make adjustments as necessary. Changing pick-up and applicator rollers as needed. Performing periodic inventory of paints, solvents, and paint supplies. Documenting paint usage accurately during the coating process. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed described. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This also doesn’t necessarily include all responsibilities for this position.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of previous manufacturing experience
- Previous coating experience
- The ability to lift (from floor to waist level), push, and pull 50 pounds from floor.
- The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on concrete surfaces with regular periods of stooping, bending, or sitting.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred: forklift and/or overhead crane experience
Responsibilities
- Preparing paint totes or drums in advance to ensure sufficient paint to run the line.
- Setting up and operating the Dried-In-Place coater, prime coater, and/or finish coater as directed by the Paint Line Supervisor.
- Verifying correct paint (color, lot, viscosity, and vendor) is in the pans, agitating, is ready to be agitated, and/or is warming up for current and upcoming runs.
- Monitoring coating machine gauges and operations to detect defects or deviations from customer or product standards and to make adjustments as necessary.
- Changing pick-up and applicator rollers as needed.
- Performing periodic inventory of paints, solvents, and paint supplies.
- Documenting paint usage accurately during the coating process.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay - $23.50/hour + $1.50 shift differential (Night Shift)
- Small Team Environment
- 120 hours PTO + Paid Holidays
- Up to 15% employer retirement contribution, annually
- Great benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Company HSA Contribution, Vision, Dental, and Company Paid Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
