Coating Console Operator: Latex Application Expert

Engineered Floors LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors LLC is seeking a Coating Console Operator to take full control of the oven and coater system. You will start/stop motors, manage speeds, and ensure proper latex application across the coater range.

The role involves daily calibration, cleaning, and close collaboration with the coater supervisor to maintain quality and efficiency. Lifting and standing duties are expected 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

• Must be able to adjust speeds and synchronize the speeds of the applicator, pre-tender, 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.
• Note type application each day.
• 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-tender 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.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Engineered Floors LLC is seeking a Coating Console Operator to take full control of the oven and coater system. You will start/stop motors, manage speeds, and ensure proper latex application across the coater range.

The role involves daily calibration, cleaning, and close collaboration with the coater supervisor to maintain quality and efficiency. Lifting and standing duties are expected in a manufacturing setting.