Coating Operator – Adhesives (Clean Room, Fri-Sun)

Scapa Tapes North America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% shift differential

Onboarding training

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a coating operator to set up and run coating machines, applying adhesive to liners and substrates with precision. The role covers both wet and dry ends, ensuring quality and adherence to ISO procedures.

Responsibilities include material handling, data entry, process improvements, and equipment maintenance. Training will be provided, and teamwork is essential to maintain a cleanroom-like environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• English fluency, both spoken and written.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use measuring devices.
• Good computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Cleans coating machine for process preparation and ensures product quality to specification.
• Prepares raw materials (adhesive, solvents, additives, liners) for coating process.
• Operates material handling equipment safely to move materials.
• Enters data into the computer system and ensures inventory accuracy.
• Sets up and operates the wet and dry ends of the coating machine and related functions.
• Performs changeovers, cleaning and basic maintenance to maximize machine function.
• Ensures smooth shift transitions by communicating activities at shift start.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs for manufacturing processes.
• Trains coater operators and assistants in their responsibilities.
• Keeps workstation clean and promotes teamwork.

Skills

English fluency

Mechanical aptitude

Math & reading

Data entry/computer skills

Measuring devices use

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Coating machines

Lift trucks

ERP systems

Job description

Mativ is seeking a coating operator to set up and run coating machines, applying adhesive to liners and substrates with precision. The role covers both wet and dry ends, ensuring quality and adherence to ISO procedures.

Responsibilities include material handling, data entry, process improvements, and equipment maintenance. Training will be provided, and teamwork is essential to maintain a cleanroom-like environment.