Ink Coating Operator — 3rd Shift, $2.5K Sign-On

ITW; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

ITW, Coding Products (Kalkaska, MI), is seeking a Coater Operator for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am) with a starting pay of $24.75/hour including a shift premium. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available, paid at hire and after milestones.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting coating equipment and ensuring ink-coated jumbo rolls meet specs. The role requires safety-conscious approach, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and compliance with PPE and hazardous-material handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer/keyboarding experience preferred including data entry and lookups.
• Ability to work overtime/flexible shift.
• Physical requirements: standing/walking; lift up to 50 lbs; confined space awareness.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop operation of machine using control panel.
• Align or fasten machine parts using hand tools.
• Thread or feed polyester through rollers and adjust temperature, speed and flow.
• Observe for defects and adjust settings as needed.
• Measure and mix substances to achieve correct ink thickness.
• Test product to ensure specifications and perform QA testing.
• Clean machine and parts between runs; follow lockout/tagout.
• Move materials using carts and pallet jacks; heavy lifting.
• Print run sheets and labels; perform QA testing.
• Follow hazardous material handling requirements with solvents.
• Cross train and operate coating equipment in other teams.
• May mix ink/paint as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Overtime / flexible shift

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ITW, Coding Products (Kalkaska, MI), is seeking a Coater Operator for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am) with a starting pay of $24.75/hour including a shift premium. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available, paid at hire and after milestones.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting coating equipment and ensuring ink-coated jumbo rolls meet specs. The role requires safety-conscious approach, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and compliance with PPE and hazardous-material handling.