Coater Operator 'TEKRA' - 3rd Shift

Job Description

The Coater Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the coating machine and the quality of the products produced.

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/cleanroom 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

•  Ability to read and comprehen basic documents.
•  Ability to write business correspondence and reports.
•  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 Tekra 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
• High School Diploma 
• Forklift Certification