Machine Operator (3rd Shift - Conversion)

Airtech Advanced Materials Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Airtech is seeking a hands-on Conversion Operator to operate wind, rewind, package, label, and prepare roll materials for customers. Set up equipment per work orders, load/unload rolls, monitor the machine, check product quality, and prepare samples in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role suits someone with prior production experience and strong attention to detail. Airtech offers medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and a company-funded retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with winding, rewinding, converting, packaging, roll handling, laminating, coating, film, plastics, or similar equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify material or quality issues.
• Able to follow work orders, drawings, production instructions, and safety procedures.
• Legible handwriting required for production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conversion equipment based on work orders and instructions.
• Safely load, unload, wind, rewind, and package roll materials.
• Check equipment controls and safety stops before operating equipment.
• Review work orders, drawings, and instructions before starting production.
• Monitor equipment during operation to make sure product is running properly.
• Watch for damaged, defective, missing, or incorrect material.
• Prepare product samples as needed.
• Print labels and label finished material for customer orders.
• Package finished rolls according to work order instructions.
• Use lift carts and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Communicate material issues, quality concerns, equipment problems, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Work well with supervisors, leads, and other team members.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Airtech

Airtech is a family-owned, community focused, global leader founded in 1973. We are the market leader in materials used in the manufacturing of high-performance composite parts. Our products are used by the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries to create cutting edge lighter, stronger, and greener components.

About Airtech

Airtech is a family-owned, community focused, global leader founded in 1973. We are the market leader in materials used in the manufacturing of high-performance composite parts. Our products are used by the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries to create cutting edge lighter, stronger, and greener components.

Job Summary

Airtech is looking for a hands-on Conversion Operator to operate equipment used to wind, rewind, package, label, and prepare roll materials for customers. This is a production role that requires prior machine operating experience. The Conversion Operator will be responsible for setting up equipment based on work orders, safely loading and unloading rolls, monitoring the machine while it is running, checking product quality, preparing samples, and packing finished material. This position is a good fit for someone who has operated production or manufacturing equipment before, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conversion equipment based on work orders and instructions.


• Safely load, unload, wind, rewind, and package roll materials.


• Check equipment controls and safety stops before operating equipment.


• Review work orders, drawings, and instructions before starting production.


• Monitor equipment during operation to make sure product is running properly.


• Watch for damaged, defective, missing, or incorrect material.


• Prepare product samples as needed.


• Print labels and label finished material for customer orders.


• Package finished rolls according to work order instructions.


• Use lift carts and material handling equipment safely.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.


• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.


• Communicate material issues, quality concerns, equipment problems, or safety hazards to the supervisor.


• Work well with supervisors, leads, and other team members.


• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with winding, rewinding, converting, packaging, roll handling, laminating, coating, film, plastics, or similar equipment preferred.


• Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.


• Able to set up, monitor, and operate production equipment.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify material or quality issues.


• Able to follow work orders, drawings, production instructions, and safety procedures.


• Legible handwriting required for production documentation.


• Reliable, safety-minded, and able to work well with others

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required

Shift

• 3rd (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

We Hire You To Retire You

Working for Airtech means being part of a global family that believes in long-term employment and promoting from within, along with personal and professional development. Airtech offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and a company-funded retirement plan. We put safety first to ensure we can all go home to our families after producing the best quality product in the most efficient way possible. Learn more about us at www.airtechjobs.com.

Airtech International is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or sexual orientation), age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.