Coating Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Coating Machine Operator I performs production activities for pressure-sensitive paper, including operating coating equipment, routine maintenance, and quality control to support seamless production processes. The position works Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The starting rate is $20.00–$21.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The role is based in a production facility. Appropriate clothing, eye protection, and foot protection are mandatory, as is hearing protection in designated areas. The position involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, repetitive motions, coordination, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. The employer will not sponsor employment visas for this opening, now or in the future.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- 1–2 years of manufacturing machine operating experience.
- Attention to detail in machine operation and quality-control tasks.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Strong collaboration skills for working with the production team.
- Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including fractions and decimals.
- Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues on different shifts, including shift handoffs.
- Regular attendance and ability to adapt to varying shift lengths and workdays, including 8–12-hour shifts and occasional weekends.
- Stamina for extended periods of activity and concentration.
- Effective time-management skills to prioritize tasks and maintain productivity throughout a shift.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted and standing for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Assist another operator with removing rolls from the rewind station.
- Assist with hanging rolls and preparing fly-in splices at the primary or secondary unwind as needed.
- Work with another operator to ensure that materials and machines are properly set up.
- Complete and accurately apply roll labels with lot and roll numbers.
- Contribute to improved productivity and waste reduction.
- Help monitor deviations in materials and running conditions.
- Assist the material handler with emptying trash hoppers.
- Assist with machine thread-up and web-break recovery.
- Train on multiple pieces of coating equipment as required.
- Complete assigned 5S activities within the specified timeframe and according to procedures.
- Maintain and account for assigned tools and equipment.
- Follow EHS standards, regulations, and facility work rules, and contribute to the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Complete pre-start lift safety checklists.
- Attend safety training and meetings.
- Contribute to the Hazard ID program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Coating Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
