Wknd Coating Operator - Day Shift

SWM International; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Coating Operator to support the Sustainability and Adhesives Solution Function. The role involves setting up and operating coating machines, applying adhesive to release liners and substrates, and maintaining a clean room environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, basic math, and mechanical aptitude. Training will cover machine setup, safety practices, data entry, and quality inspections to ensure product specifications are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; fluent English (spoken and written).
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read measuring devices accurately.
• Ability to use computer for data entry and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up coating machine using measuring instruments to achieve specified mill thickness and coated width.
• Prepare raw materials for coating process and stage them for the machine.
• Move and position materials safely using material handling equipment; follow safety protocols.
• Enter data into the computer system; ensure inventory accuracy for each job.
• Operate both wet and dry ends of the coating machine; perform changeovers and routine maintenance.
• Maintain clean room appearance and organize workstation for efficiency and safety.
• Communicate shift activities at handoff and escalate quality or machine issues.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math & reading

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring devices

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Description

Our Coating Operator supports Mativ's Sustainability and Adhesives Solution Function. This individual will perform the operations required to set up and operate the coating machines by applying specific adhesive to a variety of release liners and substrates. Operators in this classification are responsible for the full set-up and operation of the coating machines, inclusive of both the wet and dry ends of the machine and must maintain a clean room appearance at all times.

**The shift schedule is Friday to Sunday, 6:00am - 6:00pm**

Responsibilities

• Utilizing specified materials, cleans coating machine, as directed, for process preparation and to ensure the product quality to specification
• Prepares raw materials (adhesive, solvents, additives, and liners) for use in the coating process at the assigned machine.
• Is properly trained in the use of various material handling equipment (lift trucks, hoists, platform trucks, etc.) as needed to properly move and position these materials for the product to be processed. Uses safe lifting practices. Heavy lifting/movements are involved.
• Confirms the job work order and product process sheets complies with the material set-up to be processed at the machine. Must enter data information into the computer system and to insure inventory accuracy for each job.
• Operators in this classification must be capable of the complete set-up and operation of the wet and dry end as well as all other coater related machine functions.
• Must ensure maximum function of the machine to ensure high quality end product, safety and efficiency. This is including changeovers, cleaning and simple maintenance.
• Ensure that material for subsequent jobs if prepared at the machine.
• Requires the safe lifting and positioning of pumps into a drum of adhesive (pump weighs 32 lbs.).
• Ensure smooth transition during shift change by communicating the activities during the shift. Requires you to be at the machine ten minutes before start of shift.
• Alerts shift supervisor to any quality issue or machine malfunction.
• Training of coater operators and assistants in the function of their responsibilities. Ability to train new employees.
• Responsible for cell housekeeping and assists with general department housekeeping as required.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Organizes the work station to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Complete all necessary adjustments and fine tunes equipment to achieve.
• Displays attributes in line with Mativ's North Star and Company Values.
• Ensures that all aspects of the operation perform in accordance with ISO Procedures.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Assist the department as required.
• All other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Sets up coating machine, using measuring instruments, to obtain specified mill thickness of adhesive and coated width of material.
• Activates and properly sets pressure, tension, and temperature dials, buttons, and gauges to start and operate machine according to the parameters of the work order and production medical sheet.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain product quality with in the specifications of the run/process sheets (correct line speed, temperatures, adhesive application of product etc.) Visually inspects the material and adhesive during the coating process for defects. Continuously monitors the quality of the product in process and inserts flagging when needed. Notifies shift supervisor of any non-conformance.
• Requires a high school diploma, (or equivalent G.E.D) fluency in English both verbal and written, basic math and reading skills, mechanical aptitude and the ability to accurately use all measuring devices. Must have good computer skills for data entry.

Preferred

• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to lift cartons and product on a continual basis
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems
• Good eyesight to identify product defects while packing
• Ability to use and understand basic math
• Computer aptitude

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.