Roll-to-Roll Coating Machine Operator

Job title: Roll-to-Roll Coating Machine Operator

About the Role Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Roll-to-Roll Coating Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on operating and tuning coating and printing lines to meet product specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Visually inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standards
• Utilize measurement tools to confirm quality specifications
• Read and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality product
• Notify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues arise
• Read Production Work Orders and ensure printed labels and end-tags are affixed appropriately
• Unpackage substrate and package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines
• Load conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boards
• Complete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection form
• Utilize mechanical power tools for banding, tagging, and pneumatic controls for lifting tables
• Assist other operators in meeting production schedule as required
• Follow all plant safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk of personal injury or asset damage
• Participate in shift-start and shift-end TPM activities including cleaning and inspection of process equipment
• Coordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movement
• Set-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specifications
• Load and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucks
• Mix coating formulations to ensure smooth and even application to the substrate
• Visually inspect coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformations
• Perform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environment
• Accurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standards
• Participate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work area
• Other duties may be assigned by Process Tech or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to recognize and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time and resolve recurring problems quickly
• Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment
• Strong understanding of conveyance, coating, curing and printing equipment
• Meticulous focus on maintaining quality uniformity and product quality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
• Ability to read, interpret technical documents, work instructions, product specifications
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts

Nice to Have

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $47,840 USD per year
• In addition to base salary, employees participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan
• Benefits include robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, adoption benefits, and ERGs