Coil Coater Operator- Days (4am-4pm)

EDCOAT, LLC; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 42,388; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

120 hours PTO

Paid Holidays

Up to 15% employer retirement contribution

Company HSA Contribution

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading coating company located in New Carlisle, IN is seeking a Coil Coater Operator for day shifts (4am-4pm). Responsibilities include preparing paint, operating coating machines, and monitoring quality. Requirements include 1-3 years of manufacturing experience and coating knowledge. Benefits include competitive pay with overtime, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement contributions. Ideal candidates should be able to lift and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• Previous coating experience preferred.
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paint totes or drums in advance for the line.
• Set up and operate the coater as directed.
• Verify correct paint in pans, agitate and warm up as needed.
• Monitor machine gauges to detect defects and make adjustments.
• Change pick-up and applicator rollers as needed.
• Perform periodic inventory of paints and document usage.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Coating experience

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Coil Coater Operator - Days (4am-4pm)

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This range is provided by EDCOAT, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$23.50/hr - $30.77/hr

About the Role

The Prime Coater / Finish Coater is a key member of the EDCOAT, LLC Paint Line team. This position’s primary function is the operation and monitoring of the painting process to ensure the quality and consistency of coil coating. The Prime Coater / Finish Coater will be accountable for complying with all applicable company standards and government regulations. Success will be defined by the employee’s ability to efficiently and reliably make adjustments to paints, solvents, or painting equipment to insure correct film thickness and pattern.

As part of our hiring process, please complete this Predictive Index Assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/9HBY/CoaterOperator_Aug2025_154132

Responsibilities

• Preparing paint totes or drums in advance to ensure sufficient paint to run the line.
• Setting up and operating the Dried-In-Place coater, prime coater, and/or finish coater as directed by the Paint Line Supervisor.
• Verifying correct paint (color, lot, viscosity, and vendor) is in the pans, agitating, is ready to be agitated, and/or is warming up for current and upcoming runs.
• Monitoring coating machine gauges and operations to detect defects or deviations from customer or product standards and to make adjustments as necessary.
• Changing pick-up and applicator rollers as needed.
• Performing periodic inventory of paints, solvents, and paint supplies.
• Documenting paint usage accurately during the coating process.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay - $23.50/hour + $1.50 shift differential (Night Shift)
• Small Team Environment
• 120 hours PTO + Paid Holidays
• Up to 15% employer retirement contribution, annually
• Great benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Company HSA Contribution, Vision, Dental, and Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous manufacturing experience
• Previous coating experience
• Preferred: forklift and/or overhead crane experience

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift (from floor to waist level), push, and pull 50 pounds from floor.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on concrete surfaces with regular periods of stooping, bending, or sitting.

Working Schedule

• This opening is for EDCOAT's "Night" Shift (4:00 PM - 4:00 AM).
• EDCOAT utilizes four crews on a 2-2-3 to allow for 24/7 operations.
• The schedule follows a 14-day repetitive cycle with employees working 12-hour shifts as follows: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

About EDCOAT, LLC

EDCO Enterprises, headquartered in Hopkins, MN, was founded in 1946 by Art Edwards. In 1998, EDCO Enterprises expanded and opened EDCOAT, LLC ("EDCOAT"). EDCOAT operates in a 260,000 sq ft facility in New Carlisle, IN and provides coating for all types of metals including aluminum, cold rolled, galvanized, stainless steel and more to a wide range of customers throughout North America.

For over 25 years, EDCOAT has been a leader in the coating and slitting industry. We, as a team, continue to set the standard for quality, service, and innovation. Every employee contributes to our success. Know you will be challenged and rewarded – and success is shared because we’re in it together.

Learn more by visiting www.edcoat.com/job-opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EDCOAT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials