Coating Operator (2NL)

Fortune Brands • New London, NC

3h • $47,840 - $56,160 • Onsite

About The Position

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Coating Operator to join their team. This role involves operating and tending roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining equipment. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to safety and plant protocols. The company is an industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on transforming spaces into havens and advancing innovations in products and processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to recognize and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time also ability to recognize and resolve recurring problems quickly
• Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment
• Strong understanding of conveyance, coating, curing and printing equipment
• Meticulous focus on maintaining quality uniformity and product quality
• Ability to identify and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
• Ability to read, interpret technical documents, work instructions, product specifications
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standards.
• Utilize measurement tools to confirm quality specifications.
• Read and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality product.
• Notify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues arise.
• Read Production Work Orders and ensure printed label and end-tags are affixed appropriately.
• Unpackage substrate and package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines.
• Load conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boards.
• Complete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection form.
• Utilize mechanical power tools for banding, tagging, and pneumatic controls for lifting tables.
• Assist other operators in meeting production schedule as required.
• Follow all plant safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk of personal injury or asset damage.
• Participate in shift-start and shift-end Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including cleaning and inspection of process equipment.
• Coordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movement.
• Set-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specifications.
• Load and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucks.
• Mix coating formulations to ensure smooth and even application to the substrate.
• Perform visual inspection of coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformations.
• Perform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environment.
• Accurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work area.
• Other duties may be assigned by Process Tech or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Role-based sales incentive plan
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility
• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

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