Coating Machine Operator - 12-Hour Day/Night Shifts

AFC Materials Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

$2,000 referral bonus

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Safety shoe reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition program

Job summary

AFC Materials Group in Lake in the Hills, IL is hiring a Coating Machine Operator. This is a hands-on production role trained on two key coating processes and involves working with high-performance materials for industrial applications.

We offer day and night shifts on 12-hour schedules with a transition plan to full 12-hour coverage by year end. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, dependable, and team oriented.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years experience as a machine operator.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (100 lbs with team lift).
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn internal systems.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate vertical PTFE coating towers or horizontal coating equipment under supervision.
• Assist with equipment setup, operation, and shutdown following procedures.
• Prepare and qualify coating mixes per guidelines.
• Run designated vertical towers or support horizontal front-end/back-end operations.
• Monitor product quality and adjust processes as needed.
• Complete run sheets and stock cards, documenting parameters and quality issues.
• Perform basic ERP inventory and job transactions.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Basic computer skills

Forklift certification

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

AFC Materials Group in Lake in the Hills, IL is hiring a Coating Machine Operator. This is a hands-on production role trained on two key coating processes and involves working with high-performance materials for industrial applications.

We offer day and night shifts on 12-hour schedules with a transition plan to full 12-hour coverage by year end. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, dependable, and team oriented.