Coating Machine Operator -1st/2nd shift Rotation

Mactac North America•Moosic, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Coating Machine Operator performs production activities for pressure-sensitive paper, including operating coating machinery, conducting routine maintenance, and carrying out quality-control checks. The role is based in a production facility and involves staging and preparing materials, checking stock and adhesive against order specifications, monitoring equipment with electronic software applications, and helping recover from web breaks and complete machine thread-ups. The operator also performs assigned 5S activities, maintains tools and equipment, and reports machine or product problems to a supervisor or manager. The position requires training on multiple pieces of coating equipment and demonstrated knowledge of the required machine station before obtaining operator status. The operator follows EHS standards and facility work rules, attends safety training and meetings, and contributes to the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors. Appropriate clothing, eye and foot protection are mandatory, and hearing protection is required in designated areas. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation eligibility is stated as eligible or ineligible, without specifying which.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to four years of manufacturing machine operating experience.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of the required machine station before obtaining operator status.
Willingness and availability to train on multiple pieces of coating equipment.
Clear understanding and application of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including fractions and decimals.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including communication across shifts.
Regular attendance and ability to adapt to varying shift lengths and workdays, including 8–12-hour shifts and occasional weekends.
Attention to detail in machine operation and quality-control tasks.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Effective time-management skills to prioritize tasks and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
Stamina for extended periods of activity and concentration.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the production-facility environment, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Ensure stock staged at the machine is the correct stock for the order being run.
Inspect adhesive coating for quality, consistency, and compliance with order specifications.
Prepare materials for production.
Inspect and change adhesive filter elements as required.
Monitor the machine using electronic software applications.
Operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment, including forklifts and hoists.
Set priorities for job assignments.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on the coater, including dies, gravures, and rolls.
Report machine and product problems to the supervisor or manager as needed.
Assist with machine thread-up and web-break recovery.
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; contribute to workplace safety.
Attend safety training and meetings.
Communicate and collaborate with colleagues on different shifts to support shift exchanges and share relevant information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Coating Manager.