Coating Machine Operator — Growth, Training & Benefits

Afc-Materials-Group; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus program

Job summary

AFC Materials Group in Lake in the Hills, IL is hiring a Coating Machine Operator I. This hands-on production role trains you on two key coating areas and operates vertical or horizontal towers with supervision.

You’ll assist with setup, run sheets, quality checks, and basic ERP transactions while adhering to safety and shift schedules. If you’re mechanically inclined, reliable, and eager to grow, you’ll fit into a team that values training and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 Years Minimum Experience as a Machine Operator.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or team-lift up to 100 lbs).
• 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 established procedures.
• Prepare and qualify coating mixes per established guidelines.
• Run designated vertical towers or support horizontal front-end/back-end operations.
• Monitor product quality and make necessary process adjustments.
• Accurately complete run sheets and stock cards, documenting process parameters and quality issues.
• Perform basic ERP (Syteline) inventory and job transactions.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic computer skills

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 I. This hands-on production role trains you on two key coating areas and operates vertical or horizontal towers with supervision.

You’ll assist with setup, run sheets, quality checks, and basic ERP transactions while adhering to safety and shift schedules. If you’re mechanically inclined, reliable, and eager to grow, you’ll fit into a team that values training and teamwork.