Coating Head Operator
About The Position
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is a global leader in coating, dyeing, and finishing of woven, non-woven, and knit fabrics. Based in Yorkville, Illinois, the company has a 140-year tradition of innovation. In 2015, they invested in a new state-of-the-art, wide width coating and finishing line, and a new facility, which dramatically expanded their ability to serve customers. Products include digitally-printable textiles, specialty home products, tape-backing products, and technical textiles for a wide variety of industries. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is a Meridian Industries, Inc. company and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Aurora is also an industry leader with regard to sustainable manufacturing practices and a recipient of multiple Valley Industrial Association’s (VIA) awards including Operational Excellence, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Culture, Safety, and Workforce Development. This is a full-time position for a Coating Head Operator for their 4-day Monday - Thursday 10-hour shift. The Coating Head Operator will receive on-the-job training to learn to follow process paperwork, line up material, and complete set-up needs. They will use a forklift, pallet jack, and crane system for moving and unloading goods. They will perform a-frame set up and changes. They operate in a production setting, communicating with all teammates for efficient production and completion of all daily production paperwork and labeling of finished products. The operator will run equipment and learn how to troubleshoot production and quality issues. They may complete process paperwork and production sheets along with other duties assigned by Lead or Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing experience highly desired
- Ability to read process paperwork
- Ability to read and use a tape measure
- Ability to understand English, written and spoken.
- A combination of education and experience may meet the above requirements.
- This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship either now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Stages all rolls for line up and set up
- Assists with changing chemical coating throughout production run.
- Sets up for coating including coating dams and hoses.
- Monitors coating process.
- Cleans rollers, blades and other equipment as needed
- Completes paperwork as needed.
- Use of tape measure, hand tools, band saw, and Pallet Jack
- Participate in lean manufacturing projects
- Has solid work ethic and attendance
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short term disability
- long term disability
- 401k plan
- flexible spending plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
