Decking Coating Technician – Roll-to-Roll Precision

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New London (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a production operator to visually inspect onboard deck boards and read work orders to ensure labels, end-tags and packaging meet standards.

You will operate roll-to-roll coating and inking machines, mix formulations, and monitor coating quality while maintaining safety and TPM practices. Requires HS diploma and ability to lift 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to recognize and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time.
• Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment.
• Strong understanding of conveyance, coating, curing and printing equipment.
• Meticulous focus on maintaining quality uniformity and product quality.
• Ability to read, interpret technical documents, work instructions, product specifications.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Visually Inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standards.
• Utilize measurement tools to confirm quality specifications.
• Read and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality product.
• Notify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues arise.
• Ability to read Production Work Orders and ensure printed label and end-tags are affixed appropriately.
• Unpackage substrate and Package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines as appropriate.
• Load conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boards.
• Complete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection form.
• Coordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movement.
• Set-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specifications.
• Load and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucks.
• Mix coating formulations to ensure smoot and even application to the substrate.
• Visual inspection of coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformations.
• Perform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environment.
• Accurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Machinery operator

Stand for long hours

12 hour shifts

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a production operator to visually inspect onboard deck boards and read work orders to ensure labels, end-tags and packaging meet standards.

You will operate roll-to-roll coating and inking machines, mix formulations, and monitor coating quality while maintaining safety and TPM practices. Requires HS diploma and ability to lift 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts.