Coil Coater Operator- Night Shift (4pm-4am)

EDCOAT, LLC; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading coating company in Indiana is seeking a Coil Coater Operator for the night shift from 4 PM to 4 AM. This role involves operating and monitoring the painting process to ensure quality and consistency. Candidates should have 1-3 years of manufacturing experience and previous coating experience. Responsibilities include preparing paint, monitoring machine operations, and documenting usage. The position offers competitive hourly pay, and overtime may be required. EDCOAT is committed to workplace diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare paint totes or drums in advance to ensure sufficient paint.
• Set up and operate the coater as directed.
• Verify and agitate the correct paint for upcoming runs.
• Monitor coating machine gauges for defects.
• Change applicator rollers as needed.
• Document paint usage accurately during the coating process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Coating experience

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Coil Coater Operator - Night Shift (4pm-4am)

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Base Pay Range

$23.50/hr - $25.00/hr

Position Overview

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

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

Working Schedule

• Night shift (4:00 PM - 4:00 AM).
• Two crews per shift using a 2‑2‑3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. Crew rotation includes A/B (Days) and C/D (Nights).
• Shift is 12–hour; overtime may be required.

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 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.

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.