Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Coater Technician (Coater Machine Operator)
Shift: 1st shift, 3am-3pm M-TH, Some Fridays
Pay: $17-$19/hour
Location: Commerce Township, MI
Position Summary:Set up and operate a coating machine to apply solutions to continuous sheet materials in order to impart special physical properties to determined specifications. Load/unload rolls of material onto the machine. Regulate speed at which material is fed through rollers and amount of solution applied to material. Troubleshoot coating problems and take action to correct problems. May recommend corrective actions to supervisor and other coating personnel. Identify, pack, move (inside the facility) or prepare for disposal of hazardous materials, including solvent laden rags, waste solutions and clean up materials.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year at Coater/Mixer Trainee or equivalent experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and manual and visual dexterity.
- Adaptable to often changing priorities.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of forklift operations preferred.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Utilizing documented work instructions and work order documents, set up and operate coating machine to produce products within specific tolerances. Clean up machine for next product run. Operate all electronic monitoring equipment
- Visually inspect the coated product for defects in quality and make necessary adjustments and / or corrections.
- Coordinate with quality control on product specifications and the group leader when troubleshooting machine and/or solution problems. Adjust process, within specifications, to ensure uniformity of product. Perform operator quality assurance testing and inspections.
- Working knowledge of applicable QMS procedures and problem solving methods.
- Document production, process, and quality data.
About Spark Packaging:Spark Packaging is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face-to-face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.