We are looking for a Coater Machine operator to work out of our PolyMask Plant located in Aurora.

This position is for 12 hrs shift 5pm-5am, 48-60 hrs a week.

Summary:The primary role of a Coater Operator is setting-up and operating a slitting machine to coat rolls of Protective Film to documented specifications and/or winding or rewinding as necessary to ensure optimum safety, quality and production while minimizing cost, energy, and waste in our team-based environment.

NOTE: Training and Detailed instructions for the task of Coating Operation are provided in Work Instruction WP4 - Coater Setup, Operation, and Shut-down.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility.


• Set-up and operate Adhesive Coating machines to efficiency, quality and order specifications.


• Review coating schedule and ensure accurate footage is run for all products


• Make quality checks.


• Maintain visual workplace standards.


• Complete required paperwork including visual check sheets and run condition sheets.


• Monitors and maintains quality by looking for defects in the products.


• Review shift operations, problems, status, orders, special instructions, etc. with oncoming operator


• Safely operate Jib hoists and pallet jacks


• Ability to read a tape measure.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.


• Prepare for changeovers in advance to minimize downtime


• Meets established production goals.


• Enters production data in SAP.


• Familiarity with Manufacturing or Quality environment preferred.


• Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds and endure elevated temperature level


• Actively participate in all Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality initiatives


• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe work environment


• Understands and supports PolyMask Quality Policy.


• Understands PolyMask Quality Objectives, and aids in the achievement of them.


• Contributes to the continual improvement of PolyMask's Quality Management System by following current written policies, procedures, and work instructions, etc., while providing constructive feedback, input, and suggestions.


• Additional auxiliary equipment: Possess or learn the ability to operate Forklift, Cranes, Floor Jacks, Saws, Knives (other hand tools)

What we value.

• Results oriented


• Self-motivated, confident, organized, persistent, high energy


• Collaborative relationships


• Communication skills - written/oral


• Analytical skills/problem solving


• Critical thinking & Conflict resolution

What we look for.

• Prior experience in slitting operation is preferred but not required


• Must have the ability to work in a team-based environment, assist others when needed and lead by example while focusing on safety, quality and productivity.


• Must believe in promoting a positive culture within the facility focused on pride, ownership and accountability


• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, but not required.


• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds


• Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management


• Basic computer skills ( SAP knowledge is a plus)

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