Coating Operator

Description

Safety Is Our Top Priority

This position must follow and enforce ALL Safety Rules, Regulations, and TC Policies . The successful candidate will recognize and respond to potential hazards and safeguards, including:

• Machine guarding, light curtains, and pinch points

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Proper grounding and E‑stops

• Fire alarms and site evacuation procedures

Ensuring safe work practices, ethical conduct, and consistent compliance across all work activities is essential.

Work Schedule

This position works a rotating shift schedule that changes every 4 weeks .

Shift length may be 8‑hour or 12‑hour shifts , depending on production needs.

Shift options include:

• 12‑Hour Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• 8‑Hour Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Candidates must be willing to work any and all shifts as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions of Coating Assistant I & II

• Lead and direct team members in the safe setup, operation, cleanup, and shutdown of coating equipment

• Review production schedules, product specifications, and job changes to ensure production and quality targets are met

• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality to support production flow and resolve issues

• Ensure team compliance with SOPs, OPLs, FIFO practices, and detailed stock lists

• Lead troubleshooting, machine adjustments, and TPM activities

• Escalate issues promptly per the Escalation Procedure

• Operate and oversee use of HMI systems (SCADA/Wonderware) and online equipment (camera systems, gauges, UV, viscometers, corona treaters, web cleaners, edge guides)

• Ensure accurate time, material, scrap, and data entry in Prism and HMIs

• Perform and support Make Ready tasks , including die setups, pump setups, hose making, feed system assembly, and parts cleaning

• Change out Nips, Impressions, and Gravure Cylinders on applicable machines

• Participate in quality reviews and assist with customer complaint resolution

• Complete detailed shift‑to‑shift handoffs and alert management of unusual conditions or damage

• Train, mentor, and support other team members as needed

Professional Expectations

• Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor with customers, vendors, contractors, and coworkers

• Ensure work activities are conducted in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and excellent housekeeping practices

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and write

• Ability to perform basic math using a calculator

• Ability to use a computer for email and electronic documentation

• Ability to read a tape measure accurately

• Good hand‑eye coordination

• Strong organizational and housekeeping skills

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time