UV Coating Line Technician: Precision & Quality

New AHF Colors-Please Use this; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AHF Products is seeking a UV Coating Line Operator to safely and efficiently run the UV coating production line, including curing, padding, inspections, and documentation. The role requires learning all parts of the UV process, cooperating with the UV Lead, Supervisor, and cross-functional teams to meet quality and production goals.

You will monitor line performance, adjust settings, perform changeovers, and maintain clean, organized work areas while supporting continuous improvement efforts and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred (UV coating experience a plus).
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
• Willingness to learn more advanced skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cold, hot or loud environments for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Must be flexible to work overtime and other shifts as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols, including use of PPE.
• Set up, operate, and monitor UV coating line equipment (lacquer applicators, UV curing lamps, conveyors, rollers).
• Give breaks to team members as needed.
• Load raw materials into the production line.
• Continuously monitor quality and prevent scrap.
• Ensure correct lacquer viscosity and application weight by regular checks and adjustments.
• Inspect material to ensure correct type and no impurities from previous process.
• Perform quality inspections on finished boards for gloss, adhesion, and curing.
• Complete accurate production and quality documentation.
• Communicate issues with production techs, maintenance, quality.
• Conduct product changeovers, cleaning, and minor mechanical adjustments.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Participate in shift handoffs and production meetings.
• Reduce scrap and improve production efficiency.
• Adhere to approved break times and stay productive.
• Support other departments and tasks as directed by leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

UV coating experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read work instructions

Team environment

Overtime flexibility

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

AHF Products is seeking a UV Coating Line Operator to safely and efficiently run the UV coating production line, including curing, padding, inspections, and documentation. The role requires learning all parts of the UV process, cooperating with the UV Lead, Supervisor, and cross-functional teams to meet quality and production goals.

You will monitor line performance, adjust settings, perform changeovers, and maintain clean, organized work areas while supporting continuous improvement efforts and