Production Operator (Coater) - Night Shift

The Prime Coater / Finish Coater is a key member of the EDCOAT, LLC Paint Line team. This position’s primary function is the operation and monitoring of the painting process to ensure the quality and consistency of coil coating. The Prime Coater / Finish Coater will be accountable for complying with all applicable company standards and government regulations. Success will be defined by the employee’s ability to efficiently and reliably make adjustments to paints, solvents, or painting equipment to insure correct film thickness and pattern.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Competitive Pay - $23.50/hour $1.00 shift differential
• Small Team Environment
• 120 hours PTO Paid Holidays
• Up to 15% employer retirement contribution, annually
• Great benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Company HSA Contribution, Vision, Dental, and Company Paid Life Insurance

Essential Duties

• Preparing paint totes or drums in advance to ensure sufficient paint to run the line.
• Setting up and operating the Dried-In-Place coater, prime coater, and/or finish coater as directed by the Paint Line Supervisor.
• Verifying correct paint (color, lot, viscosity, and vendor) is in the pans, agitating, is ready to be agitated, and/or is warming up for current and upcoming runs.
• Monitoring coating machine gauges and operations to detect defects or deviations from customer or product standards and to make adjustments as necessary.
• Changing pick-up and applicator rollers as needed.
• Performing periodic inventory of paints, solvents, and paint supplies.
• Documenting paint usage accurately during the coating process.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous manufacturing experience
• Previous coating experience
• Preferred: forklift and/or overhead crane experience

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• The ability to lift (from floor to waist level), push, and pull 50 pounds from floor.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on concrete surfaces with regular periods of stooping, bending, or sitting.

Working Schedule

• This opening is for EDCOAT's "Night" Shift (4:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
• EDCOAT utilizes four crews on a 2-2-3 to allow for 24/7 operations.
  • A/B (Days) 4am-4pm
  • C/D (Nights) 4pm-4am
• The schedule follows a 14-day repetitive cycle with employees working 12-hour shifts as follows: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

About EDCOAT, LLC

EDCOAT operates in a 260,000 sq ft facility in New Carlisle, IN and provides coating for all types of metals including aluminum, cold rolled, galvanized, stainless steel and more to a wide range of customers throughout North America.

For 25 years, EDCOAT has been a leader in the coating and slitting industry. We, as a team, continue to set the standard for quality, service, and innovation. Every employee contributes to our success. Know you will be challenged and rewarded – and success is shared because we’re in it together. EDCOAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Learn more by visiting www.edcoat.com/job-opportunities.

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