Production Operator BCP Jr Mfg Manufacturing/Prod Tech

About the Role

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. The Prime Coater operator is responsible for the safe operation of the Prime Coater Machine and assists as backup to the Finish Coaters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up the Coater and measure painting parameters (wet film thickness, viscosity, temperature, roll speeds).
• Adjust the Coater following direction from QC Lab Tech.
• Perform roll changes, clean painting equipment, and move paint drums in and out of the coater room.
• Measure and document paint usage information and enter data into Oracle.
• Perform required checks including wet film checks, dry film measurements, gloss readings, and visual inspections.
• Continuously monitor wet film appearance at the coater to detect defects early and make immediate adjustments to prevent nonconforming material.
• Inspect incoming strip condition and surface quality to protect coating rolls, maximize yield, and reduce unnecessary applicator roll changes.
• Identify coating defects including paint separations, blistering, flow lines, roll marks, nicks, cuts, haze, streaking, edge skips, paint voids, incoming metal defects, and paint system control.
• Monitor paint viscosity and make controlled solvent additions as required to maintain target paint viscosity per lab guidelines.
• Coordinate with lab on paint adjustments and maintain paint filtration and circulation systems.
• Follow all safety protocols and chemical handling requirements.
• Work from shop orders, schedules, and special instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Understand and comply with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope.
• Communicate daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

Qualifications

Desired qualifications include:

• Metals, coating, roll forming, or industrial manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands.
• Good communication skills.
• Mobile equipment operations skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and occasionally required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

BlueScope offers a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.