Lead Coating Operator - Training & Quality Focus

Duraco Specialty Tapes #150831; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Duraco Specialty Tapes is seeking a Lead Operator to efficiently and safely produce products to specification. The role includes training operators on how to set up and operate coating machines and to support daily production with a focus on quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and problem-solving skills, at least a GED or high school diploma, and 2+ years of experience operating coating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating coating machines.
• Ability to read simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Strong math and measurement skills (units, decimals, fractions).
• Proactive in improving quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend machines applying wet coatings to various substrates as specified.
• Train team members on procedures and machine operation.
• Follow escalation procedures and notify support staff when issues occur.
• Promote a safe work environment and demonstrate safe behaviors.
• Identify, report, and resolve safety hazards and train operators on safe methods.
• Assist supervisor with daily tasks, metrics, and communications.
• Verify dimensions on production orders and document results.
• Monitor equipment and perform quality/product testing per procedure.
• Perform machine adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Prepare coating solutions and load/unload materials on the machines.
• Enter data into systems and maintain daily logs.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and adhere to safety/quality procedures.
• Meet productivity standards and strive to increase output.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Training others

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duraco Specialty Tapes is seeking a Lead Operator to efficiently and safely produce products to specification. The role includes training operators on how to set up and operate coating machines and to support daily production with a focus on quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and problem-solving skills, at least a GED or high school diploma, and 2+ years of experience operating coating equipment.