Coating Machine Operator

COATING MACHINE OPERATOR  We are launching a brand-new, manufacturing plant and looking for motivated Production Coating Operators to join our founding team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our brand-new hot melt calender line, operating advanced machinery to coat and process high-quality materials. What You Will Do Machine Operation: Set up, run, and monitor the hot melt calender line according to equipment and product specifications. Process Control: Monitor control panels and settings, temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds to ensure the hot melt compound applies perfectly. Material Handling: Load raw materials onto the line and thread them through accumulators and rollers. Quality Assurance: Inspect coated products for defects, measuring thickness and and widths to meet strict quality standards. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical or process adjustments to minimize downtime. Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform basic preventative maintenance on the calender rolls and equipment. What We Are Looking For Experience: 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, extrusion, web handling, laminating, or calender operations is preferred.  Initial Training on Calender Line 10.  Technical Aptitude: Comfort using computerized machinery screens and mechanical tools. Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills for measurements, and a strong commitment to safety. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent minimum.     All candidates will be required to successfully complete the following ACT-WorkKeys Skill Assessments: Applied Math:                   Level 4 Workplace Documents:    Level 4 Graphic Literacy:              Level 4 Applied Technology          Level 3   *Pre-Employment Background & Urine Drug Screen required.