Coating Operator

Kelly Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays and bonuses

Transit savings account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a reliable Coating Operator in Worcester, MA to coat and laminate film per customer specs. The role involves operating coating equipment, following work orders, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include machine setup, load handling, quality inspections, and data entry into the QAD system. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 12–18 months related experience, with basic math and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows written work orders.
• Performs basic calculations for measurements and conversions.
• Maintains safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating and laminating machines according to specifications.
• Set temperatures, airflow, speed, threading and tension.
• Load materials and perform quality inspections.
• Record data in the QAD system and maintain logs.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic math

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QAD system

Job description

Coating Operator

Location: Worcester, MA

Pay: $24.00/hour

Schedule: 11:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m., Monday–Friday

Additional Note: Math assessment required

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable Coating Operator to coat and laminate film according to customer specifications. The successful candidate will operate coating equipment, follow work orders, perform quality inspections, and maintain a safe and organized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating and laminating machines.
• Work with silicone, non-silicone, and adhesive mixes.
• Review work orders, process folders, and customer specifications.
• Set machine temperatures, airflow, speed, threading, and tension.
• Load raw materials using a hand crank or hydraulic lift.
• Add coating mixes by pump or by hand.
• Perform visual quality inspections and routine product testing.
• Make basic machine adjustments and troubleshoot equipment.
• Record material information in the QAD system.
• Use basic hand tools as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 12–18 months of related experience required to work independently, depending on the equipment operated.
• Ability to read work orders and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills, including measurements and conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds independently and move plastic film rolls weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Manufacturing experience or machine-operation experience is helpful.

This position works in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to moving equipment, heat, fumes, dust, and moderate to loud noise. Required PPE may include gloves, safety shoes, dust masks, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Benefits

• eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.