Coater & Machine Operator - Evening Shift

Kelly; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

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

You will set up coating machines, monitor temperatures and speeds, adjust settings, document quality checks, and participate in 5S and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing or strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Comfort with machine setups and adjustments.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to determine coating solutions and changeovers.
• Start, stop, and operate coating equipment using control panels.
• Set up machines that mix chemicals and apply coatings to film.
• Align and secure rollers, blades, and other components.
• Thread and feed film through rollers and adjust machine settings.
• Monitor machines and products for defects and adjust as needed.
• Record production quantities and complete quality-control documentation.
• Operate forklifts and move materials as required.
• Follow hazardous-material procedures and wear respirators when needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

You will set up coating machines, monitor temperatures and speeds, adjust settings, document quality checks, and participate in 5S and safety initiatives.