Machine Operator II

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC is hiring a Prime Coater Operator to safely run the coating line, set up the coater, and monitor parameters such as wet film thickness, viscosity, and temperature. The role includes back-up support for finish coaters, data entry into Oracle, and cooperation with QC to ensure product quality.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience; familiarity with hand and power tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Prime Coater machine following process parameters and QC lab guidance.
• Assist as back-up to finish coaters as needed.
• Set up the coater, measure wet film thickness, viscosity, temperature, and roll speeds.
• Document paint usage and enter data into Oracle.
• Maintain paint filtration and circulation systems.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Communicate with Production and Quality Control to resolve issues.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Communication skills

Mobile equipment operation

Reading SOPs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

The Prime Coater operator is responsible for the safe operation of the Prime Coater Machine. This operator also assists as back up to the Finish Coaters as needed and directed. Duties include setting up the Coater, measuring painting parameters (wet film thickness, viscosity, temperature, roll speeds), adjusting the Coater following direction from QC Lab Tech, performing roll changes, cleaning painting equipment, moving paint drums in and out of the coater room, measuring and documenting paint usage information, entering data into Oracle.

Key Focus Areas

• Perform required checks including wet film checks, dry film measurements, gloss readings, and visual inspections Continuously monitor wet film appearance at the coater to detect defects early and make immediate adjustments to prevent nonconforming material Inspect incoming strip condition and surface quality to protect coating rolls, maximize yield, and reduce unnecessary applicator roll changes.
• Identify coating defects including paint separations, blistering, flow lines, roll marks, nicks, cuts, haze, streaking, edge skips, paint voids, incoming metal defects, paint system control.
• Monitor paint viscosity and make controlled solvent additions as required to maintain target paint, viscosity per lab guidelines.
• Coordinate with lab on paint adjustments.
• Maintain paint filtration and circulation systems.
• Follow all safety protocols and chemical handling requirements.
• Works from shop order, schedules, and special instructions.
• Responsible for keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope.
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Foundational Experience Required Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of operating experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Time Management - prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands
• Good communication skills
• Mobile equipment operations skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The Benefits

• health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement

To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.