E-Coat Line Operator

American Trim•Sidney, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

American Trim is hiring an E-Coat Line Operator to support coating operations for heavy-truck bumpers, grilles, and other parts. The position involves loading parts onto a slow-moving conveyor, unloading finished products, supporting E-Coat equipment operation, monitoring process requirements, and conducting quality checks to help ensure products meet company and customer specifications. Operators follow work instructions and safety procedures, record process and quality data, and communicate production, equipment, and quality concerns to the appropriate personnel. This is a hands-on production role on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:55 AM to 2:00 PM. Overtime is required as needed, and scheduled hours may change based on operational needs. Base pay is $16.35 per hour. American Trim provides hands-on training and opportunities to develop manufacturing, coating, and quality skills, along with career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a production team.
Ability to coordinate lifting and material-handling activities with another employee when required.
Ability to understand and follow work instructions, process requirements, and safety procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Basic reading and math skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work within established production schedules and rates.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and dependability.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production area for extended periods and perform required bending, reaching, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive material-handling movements.
Ability to perform work requiring manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and close visual attention.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work overtime and adjusted hours as required by operational needs.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to work in the United States; the company does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.
High school diploma or GED/equivalent preferred.
Previous manufacturing, coating, production, or material-handling experience preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Previous manufacturing, coating, production, or material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

Load heavy-truck bumpers, grilles, and other parts onto the conveyor using proper lifting techniques, lift-assist equipment, or a two-person team as required.
Unload finished parts from the conveyor and handle them carefully to prevent damage.
Read and follow process sheets, work instructions, and established operating procedures.
Support setup and operation of applicable E-Coat process equipment and related systems.
Perform thickness readings, adhesion checks, and other quality inspections according to work instructions.
Record required quality and process data, including applicable SPC documentation.
Monitor the coating process and make approved adjustments to maintain product quality.
Communicate production, equipment, and quality concerns to supervisors and appropriate support personnel.
Follow safety, environmental, and PPE requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.