Coater Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Description:

We offer a safety-first culture with opportunity for pay and skill advancement through our operator level program. 

Shift hours are Su-Th 10:00pm to 6:30am.  

The Coater Operator is responsible to safely setup and operate a multi-station gravure coater to produce quality product in accordance with specifications, procedures, and output requirements. Operator is also responsible for quality testing, material handling and data entry. 

Essential Duties

• Change cylinders and rollers; set temperature, speed, heat, and tension using touch screen; accurately position materials; and adjust doctor blades.
• Perform start up tests, conduct regular visual inspections of materials and machine, run samples, check coat weights, viscosity, and percentage of solids.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of the machine and rollers as necessary. Replenish mix and solvents during operations.
• Visually inspect heads for defects such as pinching, wrinkling, whip marks, lines, dust spots, misses, blade lines and other coating defects.
• Review, update or maintain proper written production, quality, and inventory documentation. This includes production sheets, logbooks, work instructions, roll sheets, schedules and work orders for quantity, footage, and drawings. Enter data into computer system.
• Use various measurement equipment to accurately set up and run machine including Zahn cups for viscosity, solids testers, gauges, Digi scopes, scales, and linear measuring systems.
• Perform material handling duties using forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, and hoists to move rolls, pumps, drums, and other materials.
• Cross train on different coating machines and batch making as needed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, and other general housekeeping duties.
• Strictly adhere to safety regulations, security regulations and work policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a stable employment history, a positive and collaborative attitude, a desire to learn, and a demonstrated ability to work safely. Candidates selected for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience with industrial machine setup, operation and troubleshooting preferred. Experience with gravure coating and/or working work with inks, printing, viscosity, hazardous materials, and weighing or mixing chemicals strongly desired.
• Ability to work overtime/flexible shift as needed
• The physical requirements include frequent walking, bending, pushing/pulling, and lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs.; occasional standing, sitting, twisting/turning, reaching, performing overhead work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; and continuous ability to visually identify product quality defects.

ITW Covid Security (Cranbury, NJ) is a member of the ITW Specialty Films division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 300 global diversified industrial manufacturer.  ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets specialized coated films for the Secure ID, Medical Specialty Bag, and Financial Card markets.   We offer a safe, clean work environment with a stable company and a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented team. 

Compensation Information:

Starting pay is $30.60/hour (includes shift premium).

Our employees enjoy a full benefit package which includes competitively priced medical plan options with FSA and HSA plans, dental, prescription drug, vision, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick time starting in year of hire, and a corporate matching gift program for charitable donations! 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.