Coatings Production Operator

MFA•Greer, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Films America (MFA) is seeking a Coatings Production Operator for their Greer, SC location. This role involves monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting coatings batch operations and equipment. The operator will ensure a consistent supply of coatings to multiple film lines, prepare coating solutions, and maintain equipment cleanliness. They will also assist film line operators with quality and runnability issues, perform routine sample testing, and maintain housekeeping standards in coating areas. The position requires understanding the films process flow, coordinating coating changeovers, and communicating with the coating asset team for improvements. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations, proper disposal of chemicals, and assisting with production and R&D trials. The role also involves transporting coating materials via forklift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or state/county of residence.
3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to work safely in a team environment.
Highly motivated, self-driven, and engaged in learning.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to adapt and flex to production schedule changes.
Comfortable working with chemicals.
Supports peer to peer training.
Mechanically inclined.
Computer skills.
Ability to track and maintain multiple coating processes at the same time using computer controls and manual systems.
Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts- 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 weeks day shift, 4 weeks night shift.

Responsibilities

Monitor, control, and troubleshoot coatings batch operations & equipment.
Monitor coating batches and levels to maintain a consistent supply of coatings to multiple Film Lines accordingly.
Ensure coating solutions are properly prepared for running products on the film lines and that coatings equipment is cleaned and operating properly.
Assist the film line operators in trouble shooting quality and runnability issues to ensure quality product is being produced.
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of coating equipment.
Routine sample testing of solutions.
Housekeeping of coating areas.
Understand films process flow and coordinate coating changeovers for multiple film lines.
Communicates to coating asset team members as needed on improvements.
Responsible for day-to-day operations and housekeeping.
Responsible for transportation of coating materials to designated locations via forklift.
Ensure all unused chemicals are disposed of properly.
Assist with Production and Research and Development trials as needed.