Coater Operator (C Shift - 12 hr Nights)
About The Position
The Coater Operator ensures scheduled orders are completed according to specifications and procedures established by Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, R&D, and Engineering. The role helps maintain safety, quality, and production at or above established standards while working in a team environment at the Highland Tape facility in Hickory, North Carolina. The position is full-time and assigned to the C shift, a 12-hour night shift. The operator supports production through quality checks, data recording, scheduled die changes, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety inspections, inventory upkeep, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. The role also involves communicating with coworkers, contributing to continuous improvement efforts, and following facility safety procedures. Employees work hands-on with materials, machinery, and equipment in an organized manufacturing-shift environment that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High degree of manual dexterity.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to read length measurements, gauges, and meters.
- Knowledge of production schedules.
- Basic math, computer, and data-entry skills.
- Ability to follow work instructions, safety rules, and specifications with great attention to detail.
- May be required to obtain a tow-motor license.
Responsibilities
- Use logbooks to document issues that occur during the shift.
- Help ensure crew member safety.
- Perform quality and standard checks.
- Participate in scheduled die changes.
- Complete required data sheets.
- Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections.
- Follow Red Tag procedures when required.
- Follow all safety rules when entering the manufacturing facility.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Maintain inventories needed for production runs.
- Communicate and share knowledge with operators and coworkers.
- Suggest ways to reduce costs, improve safety, or improve products and processes.
- Participate in S4 continuous improvement team meetings and projects.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
