Coating Console Operator

Engineered Floors, LLC; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors LLC is hiring a Coating Console Operator to manage the oven and coating line, ensuring correct latex application and process control. You will adjust speeds, monitor materials, and collaborate with supervision to maintain product quality and efficiency.

The role requires basic computer skills, reading/writing ability, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with overtime as needed in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Control oven operations including starting/stopping motors, fans, exhaust, and coater equipment.
• Adjust speeds and synchronize applicator, pre-tenter, and tenter for proper tension.
• Monitor latex levels and ensure proper application.
• Make adjustments to rolls and doctor bars to apply latex correctly and accommodate style changes.
• Maintain proper lubrication and cleanliness of applicator rolls and pans daily and weekends.
• Collaborate with the coater supervisor for proper application and performance.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mahlo Bow Straightener

Job description

• State of the art manufacturing technology, equipment and processes
• Leader in innovation in product design and development
• Management committed to success and our people
• Concentrated footprint in Whitfield & Gordon counties to support teamwork, community and work-life balance
• Committed to our communities in philanthropic and community support
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Personalized, free and on-the-job health and wellness programs and services
• Opportunity to grow through an internal job bid and transfer process
• Employee-centric and modern communication system (EF Link)
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work schedules for certain jobs

I have been with Engineered Floors for 4 years now and it has been an amazing experience. I never dread coming to work — I truly enjoy my job and EF is like a family!

OD (4 years)

Engineered Floors has shown me that I am not just an employee but I am a part of a team where everyone plays an important role and matters. I have not only grown professionally at EF, but also personally!

• The purpose of the Coating Console Operator is to be responsible for complete control of the oven. Start and stop all motors, fans, exhaust, tenter, pre-tenter, and other equipment pertaining to the operation of the coater.
• Must be able to adjust speeds and synchronize the speeds of the applicator, pre-tenter, and tenter for proper tensions and speeds.
• Observe the level of latex in the application area. Control levels for proper application.
• Make necessary adjustments of rolls and doctor bars on the applicator to apply latex properly. Make necessary adjustments for style changes.
• Assume responsibility for having the proper amount of latex applied to give a quality product.
• Co-directs and instructs coater personnel in changes necessary for correct operation of equipment.
• Assist in cleaning of applicator rolls and pans each day and also weekend cleaning.
• Work closely with the coater supervisor for proper application and performance of the coater range.
• Get the cup weight of latex, record it, and make adjustments.
• Advise the supervisor of improper performance of the equipment.
• Observe the pinning of the carpet at the pre-tenter and make necessary adjustments.
• Keep work area clean.
• Knowledge of the Mahlo Bow Straightener. Align patterns properly
• Climb ladders/stairs. Stooping/crawling to clean bottom press rollers and change out tenter brushes. If pins have buildup, you may need to crouch for up to 30 minutes while cleaning them off. Reaching to open top oven doors when coater stops.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Lifting is required on cups, and buckets weighing approximately 25 lbs. 30 times per shift.
• Standing is required but varies per shift, 4 to 12 hours.
• Reaching is required for cups, buckets, and tools approximately 40 times per shift.
• Stooping is required for cups, buckets, and tools approximately 40 times per shift.
• Bending is required for cups, buckets, and tools approximately 40 times per shift.
• Must be able to use wrenches.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Safety equipment must be worn as required, and requirements must be followed for all areas.
• Report to management any quality, safety, or potential problems encountered while performing the job.
• Responsible for the quality and safety of his/her own output.

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