Coater / Machine Operator

Kelly Services; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Coater / Machine Operator for a growing specialty-film manufacturer. This hands-on role suits someone with manufacturing experience or strong mechanical aptitude who thrives operating equipment, performing changeovers, inspecting products, and maintaining safe, efficient production.

The position offers a $22–$24 per hour wage with a $0.75 per hour second-shift differential. Overtime and weekend availability are required, with weekends approximately one to two per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Willing to learn and cross-train in other production areas.
• Able to operate machine setups and adjustments.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to follow job orders, formulas and SOPs.
• Comfort working with chemicals, coatings, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Forklift or material-handling experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to determine coating solutions, machine timing, and required changeovers.
• Start, stop, and operate coating equipment using machine control panels.
• Set up machines that mix chemicals and apply coatings to film.
• Align and secure rollers, blades, and other machine components using hand tools.
• Thread and feed film through rollers.
• Adjust machine temperature, speed, product flow, and other operating settings.
• Monitor machines and products to identify defects or deviations from specifications.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Operate coating, imprinting, rewinding, and material-handling equipment.
• Clean machines and components between production runs.
• Inspect, measure, weigh, and test products to verify conformance with specifications.
• Operate quality-testing equipment and make pass/fail decisions.
• Record production quantities and complete required quality-control documentation.
• Print production run sheets and labels using computer equipment.
• Load, unload, pack, and transport products and machine components.
• Operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and barrel-handling equipment.
• Move 55-gallon drums using barrel carts or pallet jacks.
• Follow hazardous-material procedures when working with solvents and coatings.
• Learn product codes, color-numbering systems, formulas, thinning solvents, and material-identification processes.
• Cross-train in other departments and assist other operators as needed.
• Mix ink, paint, or coating solutions when required.
• Support 5S, safety, quality, and continuous-improvement activities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Machine setup

Intermediate computer skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Follow SOPs

Chemicals/hazard materials comfort

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Kelly® is hiring a Coater / Machine Operator for a growing specialty-film manufacturer. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience or strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys operating equipment, completing machine changeovers, inspecting finished products, and keeping production running safely and efficiently.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay: $22–$24 per hour, based on experience
• Additional $0.75 per hour 2nd-shift differential
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Overtime required as production needs arise
• Must be available to work Saturday and Sunday approximately one to two weekends per month

What You’ll Do

• Review production schedules to determine coating solutions, machine timing, and required changeovers
• Start, stop, and operate coating equipment using machine control panels
• Set up machines that mix chemicals and apply specialized coatings to film
• Align and secure rollers, blades, and other machine components using hand tools
• Thread and feed film through rollers
• Adjust machine temperature, speed, product flow, and other operating settings
• Monitor machines and products to identify defects or deviations from specifications
• Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency
• Operate coating, imprinting, rewinding, and material-handling equipment
• Clean machines and components between production runs
• Inspect, measure, weigh, and test products to verify conformance with specifications
• Operate quality-testing equipment and make pass/fail decisions
• Record production quantities and complete required quality-control documentation
• Print production run sheets and labels using computer equipment
• Load, unload, pack, and transport products and machine components
• Operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and barrel-handling equipment
• Move 55-gallon drums using barrel carts or pallet jacks
• Follow hazardous-material procedures when working with solvents and coatings
• Learn product codes, color-numbering systems, formulas, thinning solvents, and material-identification processes
• Cross-train in other departments and assist other operators as needed
• Mix ink, paint, or coating solutions when required
• Support 5S, safety, quality, and continuous-improvement activities

This Position May Be an Excellent Fit If You

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have manufacturing experience or strong mechanical aptitude
• Are comfortable performing machine setups and adjustments
• Possess intermediate computer skills
• Have strong attention to detail
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Can accurately follow job orders, formulas, testing procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Are comfortable working with chemicals, coatings, solvents, and hazardous materials
• Are willing to learn and cross-train in other production areas
• Can adapt to a challenging, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Have experience with 5S practices, although this is not required
• Have forklift or material-handling experience, preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk around production equipment
• Regularly use your hands to handle machine components and materials
• Reach, bend, and move throughout the production area
• Hear operating machinery, forklifts, and coworkers
• Lift and move up to 65 pounds as needed
• Complete respiratory-clearance testing and wear a respirator when required
• Work safely around chemicals, solvents, machinery, forklifts, and moving equipment
• Comply with the facility’s 100% smoke-free campus policy
• Complete confined-space entry when required for specific machines

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing fair treatment and employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.