Coater Operator

About the role

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.

The Coating Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the coating machine and the quality of the products produced. This is a day shift rotating schedule (6am-6pm, the schedule has an every other weekend rotation).

Responsibilities

• Check quality and quantity of all raw materials being processed against work orders to assure the proper material is being run.
• Set up and operate the coating machine according to O.C.S. Sheet and in cooperation with the Senior Coater Operator.
• Mix chemicals use per ISO instructions.
• Check all running conditions per set up sheet and report any discrepancy.
• Fill out necessary paperwork for the job run and check for accuracy of materials used, coatings, base stock, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance or repairs to the coating machines.
• Maintain white room/clean room conditions at all times within the Coating Production area by way of machine cleaning and general housekeeping, i.e. floor mopping, sweeping, tacky mats, etc.
• Stage raw stock or process material to their proper locations within the Coating Production area.
• Check various inventories needed in daily operations and advise the supervisor if low and needed, i.e. gloves, blades, shop towels, etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and be responsible for the safety of everyone working on the equipment or mixing room in the Coating Production area, including himself/herself.
• Report all problems associated with the operation, equipment and materials being processed to the Shift Supervisor or the Senior Coater Operator.
• Perform any and all duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor or the Senior Coater Operator.

Qualifications

We Prefer: Forklift certification preferred

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend basic documents.
• Ability to write and interpret shift correspondences/memorandums.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide to calculate measurements.
• Ability to compute rates, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs and other charts and apply to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office machines.
• Ability to multi-task and work with interruptions.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of quality principles and capable of relating principles to internal quality programs.
• Analytical skills
• Accurate and attentive to detail
• Decision -making abilities.
• Interpersonal skills
• Mechanical aptitude and skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization skills
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivation skills, disciplined, goal-oriented
• Time management skills
• Works well in a team setting

Benefits

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.