Coating Assistant

Mativ • Windsor, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Coating Assistant supports Mativ’s Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions Function. This individual will perform the operations required to set up and operate the coating machines by applying specific adhesive to a variety of release liners and substrates. Operators in this classification are responsible for the full set-up and operation of the coating machines, inclusive of both the wet and dry ends of the machine and must maintain a clean room appearance at all times. The shift schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6am-6pm.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma, (or equivalent G.E.D).
• Fluency in English both verbal and written, basic math and reading skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to accurately use all measuring devices.
• Must have good computer skills for data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing Experience & exposure to machines.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing specified materials, cleans coating machine, as directed, for process preparation and to ensure the product quality to specification.
• Prepares raw materials (adhesive, solvents, additives, and liners) for use in the coating process at the assigned machine.
• Is properly trained in the use of various material handling equipment (lift trucks, hoists, platform trucks, etc.) as needed to properly move and position these materials for the product to be processed. Uses safe lifting practices. Heavy lifting/movements are involved.
• Confirms the job work order and product process sheets comply with the material set-up to be processed at the machine.
• Must enter data information into the computer system and ensure inventory accuracy for each job.
• Operators in this classification must be capable of the complete set-up and operation of the wet or dry end, as well as all other coater related machine functions.
• Must assist the coating team in the functioning of the machine to ensure maximum quality, safety, and efficiency. This includes changeovers, cleaning, and simple maintenance.
• Ensure that material for subsequent jobs is prepared at the machine.
• Requires the safe lifting and positioning of pumps into a drum of adhesive (pump weighs 32 lbs.).
• Ensure smooth transition during shift change by communicating the activities during the shift.
• Requires you to be at the machine ten minutes before the start of shift.
• Alerts shift supervisor to any quality issues or machine malfunction.
• Responsible for cell housekeeping and assists with general department housekeeping, as required.
• Organizes the workstation to maximize efficiency.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Organizes the workstation to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Completes all necessary adjustments and fine tunes equipment to achieve.
• Displays attributes in line with Mativ’s North Star and Company Values.
• Ensures that all aspects of the operation are performed in accordance with ISO Procedures.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Assist the department as required.
• All other duties as required.
• Assist Coating Operators on all tasks.

Benefits

• Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED