UV Coating Line Technician: Quality & Process Optimizer

AHF; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AHF Products seeks a UV Coating Line Operator to safely operate the UV coating line, perform setup, monitoring, and quality checks. You will handle material loading, inspections, and documentation while maintaining clean work areas and following safety rules in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires physical stamina (lift 50 lbs, long shifts) and flexibility for overtime and varied shifts. Prior UV coating or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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 all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Set up, operate, and monitor UV coating line equipment.
• Provide 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.
• Inspect material for correct material and prior-process quality.
• Perform quality inspections on finished boards for gloss, adhesion, curing.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Communicate issues with production techs, maintenance and quality.
• Conduct product changeovers and equipment cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize the work area.
• Participate in shift handoffs and production meetings.
• Strive to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
• Adhere to break times and work on leadership-directed tasks.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read & follow work instructions

Team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Forklift experience

Job description

AHF Products seeks a UV Coating Line Operator to safely operate the UV coating line, perform setup, monitoring, and quality checks. You will handle material loading, inspections, and documentation while maintaining clean work areas and following safety rules in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires physical stamina (lift 50 lbs, long shifts) and flexibility for overtime and varied shifts. Prior UV coating or manufacturing experience is a plus.