Coating Operator — Hands-on Manufacturing in Worcester

AppleOne Employment Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Hire

Second Shift Differential 10%

Paid training

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Coating Operator for a temp-to-hire manufacturing role in Worcester, MA. The successful candidate will operate coating and laminating equipment, follow work orders, and help ensure products meet customer specifications with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, monitoring production quality, loading materials, and performing basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing, production, or machine operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, instructions, memos, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating and laminating machines to meet production and quality requirements.
• Set machine temperatures, airflow, speed, threading, tension and other operating parameters.
• Load raw materials, add coating mixes, and move materials safely using lifts or hand controls.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks and document results.
• Enter material information into the QAD system for inventory tracking and production accuracy.
• Carry out basic machine adjustments and routine maintenance with hand tools.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

QAD system

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Coating Operator for a temp-to-hire manufacturing role in Worcester, MA. The successful candidate will operate coating and laminating equipment, follow work orders, and help ensure products meet customer specifications with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, monitoring production quality, loading materials, and performing basic troubleshooting.