Coating Production Assistant

Seaman Corporation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman Corporation in Bristol, TN is launching a brand-new coating production line and seeks motivated Coating Assistants to join our founding team. You will work on the hot melt calendar line, operating advanced machinery to coat, laminate, and process high-quality materials.

No prior experience required; we will train the right candidate. Expect hands-on learning, safety-focused culture, and opportunities to grow with a growing manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in manufacturing preferred, but training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperatures, gauges, and line speeds on the calend er line.
• Load raw materials and thread through rollers.
• Inspect finished products for defects and measure thickness.
• Assist with minor adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Safety conscious

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

Coating Production Assistant

About the Role

We are launching a brand-new, manufacturing plant and looking for motivated Coating Assistants to join our founding team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our brand-new hot melt calender line, operating advanced machinery to coat, laminate, and process high-quality materials.

If you are eager to learn, work well with cutting-edge technology, and want to help build a manufacturing culture from the ground up, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Process Controls: Monitor temperature gauges, pressure settings, and line speeds to ensure the hot melt adhesive applies perfectly.
• Material Handling: Load raw materials (web substrates, polymers, adhesives) onto the line and thread them through the rollers.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for defects, measuring thickness and bond strength to meet strict quality standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and assist operator to make minor mechanical or process adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe workstation and perform basic preventative maintenance on the calender rolls and equipment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, extrusion, web handling, laminating, or calender operations is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills for measurements, and a commitment to safety.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• ACT WorkKeys Skill Assessments required:
  • Applied Math: Level 4
  • Graphics Literacy Level 4
  • Workplace Documents Level 4

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.