UV Operator

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

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 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:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco, Robbins, LM Flooring, Capella, HomerWood, Hearthwood, Raintree, Autograph, Emily Morrow Home, tmbr, Crossville, and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract, Hartco Contract, AHF Contract, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre, Crossville and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.