Coating Machine Operator

Seaman Corporation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman Corporation is building a brand-new manufacturing plant and seeking motivated Production Coating Operators to join the founding team. You will operate the hot melt calender line, coat materials, and ensure process specifications are met.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in manufacturing and are comfortable using computerized machinery. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or related operations.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Pre-Employment Background & Urine Drug Screen required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor the hot melt calender line.
• Monitor control panels, temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds.
• Load raw materials and thread through accumulators and rollers.
• Inspect coated products for defects and measure thickness/width.
• Identify and resolve minor mechanical or process issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform basic preventative maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calender line equipment

Job description

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

COATING MACHINE OPERATOR

We are launching a brand-new, manufacturing plant and looking for motivated Production Coating Operators to join our founding team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our brand-new hot melt calender line, operating advanced machinery to coat and process high-quality materials.

What You Will Do

• Machine Operation: Set up, run, and monitor the hot melt calender line according to equipment and product specifications.
• Process Control: Monitor control panels and settings, temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds to ensure the hot melt compound applies perfectly.
• Material Handling: Load raw materials onto the line and thread them through accumulators and rollers.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect coated products for defects, measuring thickness and and widths to meet strict quality standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical or process adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform basic preventative maintenance on the calender rolls and equipment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, extrusion, web handling, laminating, or calender operations is preferred. Initial Training on Calender Line 10.
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort using computerized machinery screens and mechanical tools.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills for measurements, and a strong commitment to safety.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent minimum.

All candidates will be required to successfully complete the following ACT-WorkKeys Skill Assessments:

• Graphic Literacy: Level 4
• Applied Technology Level 3

*Pre-Employment Background & Urine Drug Screen required.

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.