Coater

EverStaff; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Comprehensive paid training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

EverStaff, LLC seeks a Coater Operator for 1st and 3rd shift with weekend options in Kent, Ohio. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude and readiness to learn in a stable, growth‑oriented environment. Full training is provided to develop technical and production skills.

The operator will run coating machinery, perform setup and monitoring, and conduct quality checks while ensuring safety and accurate data logging. Attendance bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with gravure, roll, or web coating processes is preferred.
• Able to measure to 1/32” with a ruler and ±0.005” with calipers or micrometers.
• Comfort using rulers, calipers, micrometers, spanner wrenches and basic hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating machinery according to specifications and production requirements.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor equipment during runs.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to detect defects.
• Calculate material yields and record production data accurately.
• Follow safety procedures around rotating equipment and pinch points.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, material handling, and line cleanup as needed.

Skills

Gravure coating

Roll coating

Web coating

Measurement accuracy

Calipers / micrometers

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Rulers

Calipers

Micrometers

Spanner wrenches

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job description:

Coater Operator – 1st and 3rd shift available; Weekend shift available

Location: Kent, Ohio

Pay: $19/hr. - $21.00/hr.

Position Summary:

Seeking Coater Operators to join the 3rd shift team. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and eager to learn. Full training is provided for individuals motivated to develop their technical and production skills in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate coating machinery according to established specifications and production requirements.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor equipment during production runs.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to detect defects.
• Calculate material yields and record production data accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around rotating equipment and pinch points.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, material handling, and line cleanup as needed.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with Gravure, Roll, or web coating processes (preferred).
• Ability to measure to 1/32” with a ruler and +/-.005” with calipers or micrometers (preferred).
• Familiarity with tools such as rulers, shears, calipers, micrometers, spanner wrenches, and basic hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 70 lbs and occasionally move materials exceeding 100 lbs.
• Maintain strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

What’s Offered

• $1/hr attendance bonus
• Comprehensive paid training
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

EverStaff offers employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Disability and Cancer insurance coverage.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)