Coating Production Assistant

Coating Production Assistant About the Role We are launching a brand-new, manufacturing plant and looking for motivated  Coating Assistants 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, laminate, and process high-quality materials. If you are eager to learn, work well with cutting-edge technology, and want to help build a manufacturing culture from the ground up, we want to hear from you! What You Will Do Process Controls: Monitor temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds to ensure the hot melt adhesive applies perfectly. Material Handling: Load raw materials (web substrates, polymers, adhesives) onto the line and thread them through the rollers. Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for defects, measuring thickness and bond strength to meet strict quality standards. Troubleshooting: Identify and assist operator to make minor mechanical or process adjustments to minimize downtime. Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe workstation 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, but we will train the right candidate. Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills for measurements, and a commitment to safety. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. ACT WorkKeys Skill Assessments required: Applied Math:                  Level 4 Graphics Literacy            Level 4 Workplace Documents    Level 4