Coater Operator

Express Employment Professionals; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Hands-on training on 1st shift

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) in Strongsville, OH is seeking a dependable Coater Operator for a 12-hour night shift on a full-time, temp-to-hire basis. Responsibilities include setting up coating machines, monitoring quality, and maintaining documentation.

Training is provided on the first shift before transitioning to the permanent schedule. Strong pay and long-term employment potential are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing, coating, or printing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and complete documentation.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up coating machines and apply inks to rolled metals, PET, paper, and liners.
• Monitor machine performance and coating quality on production runs.
• Perform product testing, inspections, and quality checks.
• Verify dimensions and coating specifications.
• Identify and correct coating defects, jams, or uneven application.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and adjustments.
• Prepare coating solutions and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Load and unload materials from coating machines.
• Complete daily production logs and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area, machines, and tools.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coater Operator – 12-Hour Night Shift (Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Strongsville, OH
Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts | 5:45 AM – 6:00 PM | Must be available to work weekends
Training: 1st Shift Training Provided
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

A local Strongsville manufacturing plant is hiring dependable and detail-oriented Coater Operators to join their production team. The Coater Operator is responsible for setting up and operating coating machines that apply inks and coatings to a variety of rolled substrates, including metals, PET, paper, and liners.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, machine operation, or coating/printing experience who are seeking steady 12-hour shifts, strong pay, and long-term employment potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate coating machines to apply inks and coatings to rolled metals, PET, paper, and liner materials per job specifications.




• Monitor machine performance, coating quality, and product consistency throughout production runs.




• Perform product testing, inspections, and quality checks per standard operating procedures.




• Verify dimensions and coating specifications for accuracy.




• Identify and correct issues such as coating defects, jams, or uneven application.




• Perform routine machine maintenance and adjustments as needed.




• Prepare coating solutions following written instructions and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using proper PPE.




• Load and unload materials onto and off of coating machines.




• Complete daily production logs, order sheets, and documentation accurately.




• Maintain cleanliness and order in the work area, machines, tools, and equipment.




• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and efficiency.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.




• Cross-train on additional equipment and production processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.




• Previous experience in coating, printing, or manufacturing strongly preferred.




• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and complete documentation.




• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with fractions and decimals.




• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.




• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.




• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and move up to 50 lbs regularly.




• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and weekends as required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Excellent pay: $21/hr




• Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for hire.




• Hands-on training on 1st shift before moving to your permanent schedule.




• Clean, safe, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.