| Location | Worcester, MA |
Location: Worcester, MA 01605
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour + 10% shift differential ($24.20/hour total on 2nd shift)
Shift: 2nd Shift – 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Training: Initial training will likely take place on 1st shift
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Open Positions: 2
We are seeking two dependable, mechanically inclined Coating Operators to support manufacturing operations at Saint-Gobain's facility in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This position involves operating industrial coating and laminating equipment to apply silicone, non-silicone, and adhesive coatings to film materials according to customer specifications. Finished products are prepared for additional manufacturing processes or shipment.
The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing experience and hands-on experience operating industrial machinery. Candidates should be comfortable working with production equipment, following detailed work instructions, making basic machine adjustments, and maintaining product quality.
Previous coating or laminating experience is beneficial but is not required for consideration. Candidates with general manufacturing and machine operation experience are encouraged to apply.
Important: Training will likely take place on first shift before transitioning to the regular second-shift schedule.
Set up, operate, and monitor industrial coating and laminating machines.
Prepare equipment for production by checking machine cleanliness, temperature, airflow, speed, and material threading.
Load raw materials onto equipment using hand cranks or hydraulic lifting devices.
Adjust machine speed, tension, and other operating settings using manual controls or touchscreen interfaces.
Monitor machinery during production to ensure efficient operation and consistent product quality.
Perform basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting as needed.
Use common hand tools, including screwdrivers, hammers, and socket sets, when working with machine components.
Apply silicone, non-silicone, and adhesive mixtures to film materials according to established production specifications.
Add coating mixtures to equipment using pumps or manual methods.
Maintain proper material consistency and follow established coating procedures.
Read and follow work orders, process folders, and customer specifications.
Identify and verify raw materials and coating mixtures before beginning production.
Prepare coated or laminated materials for additional processing, staging, or shipment.
Perform routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
Visually inspect finished products for scratches, defects, and coating inconsistencies.
Verify that finished materials meet production and customer specifications.
Make appropriate machine adjustments to reduce defects and prevent material damage.
Communicate quality concerns or production issues to supervisors.
Review daily production assignments, work orders, and process instructions.
Record material movements and inventory information using the QAD manufacturing inventory system.
Maintain accurate production documentation.
Verify materials and supplies against work orders and production requirements.
Communicate with supervisors regarding production priorities and equipment concerns.
Follow established safety procedures when operating industrial machinery.
Safely handle heavy materials, equipment components, and production supplies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Properly use required personal protective equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and production concerns.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
Hands-on experience working with industrial machinery or production equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized coating machinery.
Ability to read and understand work orders, production instructions, and job specifications.
Basic math skills, including measurements, conversions, weights, volumes, and distances.
Ability to use basic hand tools and follow machine operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment.
Dependable attendance, strong teamwork, and effective communication skills.
Availability for second-shift work and initial first-shift training.
Experience operating coating, laminating, converting, or extrusion machinery.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment or industrial production lines.
Familiarity with machine setup, speed and tension adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
Experience inspecting manufactured products for quality defects.
Familiarity with QAD or another manufacturing inventory management system.
Experience handling industrial film rolls, adhesives, or coating materials.
This position requires physical activity in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be able to:
Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 70 pounds without assistance.
Assist with handling plastic film rolls weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Frequently stand, walk, reach, and use hands to operate machinery and handle materials.
Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Perform tasks requiring close vision, depth perception, and visual inspection of manufactured products.
Work safely around moving mechanical equipment.
Active industrial manufacturing facility.
Frequent exposure to moving machinery.
Occasional exposure to heat, fumes, and airborne dust.
Moderate to loud noise levels, particularly when industrial blowers are operating.
Required personal protective equipment may include safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and dust masks.