UV Operator

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

The UV Coating Line Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-focused operation of UV coating production lines. This position is responsible for learning and performing each part of the UV process, including coating, curing, padding, inspections, documentation, cleaning, and basic line adjustments.

The UV Department receives SPC slabs from the Extrusion process, runs them through the coating and padding process, and provides quality material to the Profile Department. The UV Operator is expected to work safely, follow standard work instructions, support production goals, reduce scrap, and communicate effectively with team members, Production Techs, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, protective arm sleeves).
• Set up, operate, and monitor UV coating line equipment including but not limited to lacquer applicators, UV curing lamps, conveyors, and rollers.
• Give breaks to Material Handlers, Glue/Pad Operators, Leads, or other team members as needed.
• Load raw materials such as primer, topcoat, glue, and boards into the production line.
• Continuously monitor quality issues and prevent on hold and scrap material.
• Ensure correct lacquer viscosity and application weight by conducting regular checks and adjusting settings as needed.
• Inspect material being placed onto the line to ensure the correct material is being run, and no quality issues exist coming from the previous process (Extrusion).
• Perform quality inspections on finished boards to verify proper gloss, adhesion, and curing.
• Complete accurate production and quality documentation (batch sheets, run logs, downtime records, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with production techs (team leads), maintenance, and quality departments regarding issues or abnormalities.
• Conduct product changeovers, equipment cleaning, and some mechanical adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Participate in shift handoffs and production meetings to ensure seamless communication and production flow.
• Continuously work to lower scrap material created.
• Continuously work to improve production efficiency.
• Utilize time wisely and stay productive, which includes adhering to approved break times.
• Any other task or responsibility as directed by the UV Lead Operator, UV Supervisor, or UV Production Manager.
• Follow attendance policies and procedures.
• Work as needed on projects deemed necessary by leadership.
• Help in other departments and areas as needed.

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.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with SPC flooring or UV lacquer materials.
• Forklift experience and/or willing to be trained and certified.
• Experience in UV Coating a big plus.

AHF PRODUCTS

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