Production - Coating - Jr. Operator

USV Private Limited; Daman; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Production OSD: Coating – Junior Operator to support coating operations in the Coating Area. You will assist in equipment setup, material preparation, tablet loading, spray system handling, and parameter monitoring under supervision.

This role emphasizes precision, clean hygiene, ALCOA+ recordkeeping, 5S discipline, and strict EHS adherence. Apply to join a focused production team ensuring product quality and on-time output.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior operators in setting up auto-coater equipment and processing bays.
• Weigh, transfer, and mix raw materials to prepare uniform coating suspensions.
• Transfer core tablets into coating pans and unload finished tablets.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean spray guns, nozzles and pump tubing.
• Monitor and record process parameters: inlet/outlet air temp, bed temp, RPM, solution use.
• Support in-process quality checks: weight gain, drying checks, visual inspections.
• Perform line clearance and cleaning to avoid cross-contamination.
• Record checks and equipment usage in shift logbooks per ALCOA+ data integrity standards.
• Maintain 5S discipline across bays, rooms, and wash stations.

Job description

Production OSD: Coating – Junior Operator

Coating Area Preparation: Assist senior operators in setting up and preparing auto-coater equipment, solution mixing vessels, spray systems, and processing bays prior to production runs.

Coating Solution Preparation Support: Help weigh, transfer, and mix raw materials, polymers, colorants, and solvents under guidance to prepare uniform coating suspensions using high-shear homogenizers.

Tablet Loading & Unloading: Assist in transferring core tablets from IPC bins into coating pans and safely unloading finished coated tablets into intermediate storage containers upon cycle completion.

Spray System Assembly & Cleaning: Help assemble, disassemble, clean, and position spray guns, nozzles, and peristaltic pump tubing used during spray coating operations.

Parameter Monitoring: Observe and assist in recording critical process parameters during runs, such as inlet/outlet air temperatures, bed temperatures, pan speed (RPM), and solution consumption.

In-Process Quality Checks Assistance: Support senior operators during routine in-process checks, including tablet weight gain calculations, drying checks, and basic visual quality inspections.

Line Clearance & Equipment Cleaning: Perform routine washing, solvent/water flushing, and cleaning (Type A/B) of coating pans, ducting, and solution vessels during product changeovers to avoid cross-contamination.

Logbook & Real-Time Recordkeeping: Record operational checks, room environmental readings, and equipment usage in shift logbooks following ALCOA+ data integrity standards.

Housekeeping & 5S Discipline: Maintain strict cleanliness, order, and safety standards across coating processing bays, solution preparation rooms, and wash stations in line with 5S practices.

EHS & Safety Adherence: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including dust masks, respirators, and chemical-resistant gloves, adhering fully to factory EHS protocols when handling solvents and dust.