Coating Operator-Wknd Day Shift

About the role

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 are responsible for the full set‑up and operation of the coating machines, inclusive of both the wet and dry ends, and must maintain a clean‑room appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specified materials and clean coating machine as directed to ensure product quality to specification.
• Prepare raw materials (adhesive, solvents, additives, and liners) for use in the coating process at the assigned machine.
• Operate material handling equipment (lift trucks, hoists, platform trucks, etc.) safely, using proper lifting practices; heavy lifting and movements are involved.
• Confirm job work order and product process sheets comply with material set‑up; enter data into computer system to ensure inventory accuracy for each job.
• Perform complete set‑up and operation of both wet and dry ends of the coater, including changeovers, cleaning, and simple maintenance.
• Ensure maximum machine function for high‑quality output, safety, and efficiency.
• Prepare material for subsequent jobs at the machine.
• Safely lift and position pumps (32 lb) into adhesive drums.
• Communicate shift activities to ensure smooth transition during shift change; be at the machine ten minutes before shift start.
• Alert shift supervisor to any quality issue or machine malfunction.
• Train coater operators, assistants, and new employees on their responsibilities.
• Maintain cell and general department housekeeping; promote teamwork and organize work station for efficiency and safety.
• Adjust and fine‑tune equipment to achieve required specifications.
• Demonstrate attributes aligned with Mativ’s North Star and Company Values.
• Ensure operations comply with ISO procedures and participate in continuous‑improvement programs.
• Assist the department as required and perform all other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written), basic math and reading skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to accurately use measuring devices.
• Good computer skills for data entry; working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to lift cartons and product continuously; good manual dexterity.
• Good eyesight to identify product defects.
• Ability to set up coating machine using measuring instruments to obtain specified mill thickness and coated width.
• Activate and set pressure, tension, and temperature controls according to work order parameters.
• Maintain product quality within specifications; visually inspect material and adhesive for defects and flag non‑conformances.
• Notify shift supervisor of any non‑conformance.

Schedule

Friday to Sunday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Benefits

Mativ offers a benefits package that provides choices at many levels, is high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable, supporting employees and their families.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions. Operating on three continents with sales in nearly 100 countries, Mativ’s segments—Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions—serve premium applications across diversified markets such as filtration, healthcare, and sustainable packaging. The portfolio combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize customer product performance, backed by best‑in‑class manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities.