Coating Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Location: Worcester, MA 01605
Pay Rate: $24.20/hour while working 2nd shift
Base Pay: $22.00/hour + 10% 2nd Shift Differential
Shift: 2nd Shift – 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: W-2 Contract
 

Training: Training will likely take place on 1st shift before transitioning to the regular 2nd-shift schedule.

Position Overview

We are seeking Coating Machine Operators for a manufacturing facility in Worcester, MA.

The Coating Operator operates production machinery used to coat or laminate film before additional converting operations or shipment to customers. The position involves setting up and operating coating equipment, loading raw materials, adjusting machine settings, monitoring the production process, and performing basic quality inspections.

Previous coating experience is not required for consideration. Candidates with solid manufacturing and machinery/machine-operation experience are encouraged to apply.

The formal position description identifies the core function as coating or laminating film and describes the use of coating machines, hydraulic lifts, hand tools, and production materials. Coating Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor coating/laminating production machinery.
• Review daily work orders, process folders, and job specifications.
• Ensure machines are properly cleaned and prepared before beginning new production orders.
• Set and monitor machine parameters including temperature, airflow, speed, threading, and tension.
• Adjust machine speed and tension using hand controls or touchscreen controls.
• Load raw materials onto machinery using a hand crank or hydraulic lift.
• Add silicone, non-silicone, adhesive, and other production mixes according to work-order specifications.
• Pump mixes from drums or manually add material as required.
• Monitor the coating process and make machine adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Perform routine product checks and visual inspections for defects and scratches.
• Verify raw materials, mixes, and supplies against work orders and process documentation.
• Enter material information into the QAD inventory system.
• Use basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and socket sets when assembling or breaking down machine components.
• Perform basic machine troubleshooting.
• Follow all manufacturing and machine-safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized and safe production area.

The attached job description specifically identifies machine preparation, raw-material loading, mix addition, QAD transactions, machine adjustments, and quality inspection as part of the position. Coating Operator Coating Operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operating, or industrial experience.
• Experience operating or working around manufacturing machinery strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn coating and laminating equipment and processes.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Comfortable adjusting machinery and production settings.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, instructions, job folders, and production specifications.
• Basic math skills, including measurements, weights, volume, distance, and conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the required shift.

The formal description states that approximately 12–18 months of work experience, depending on the coating machine, is needed to become fully proficient and work independently, which supports targeting candidates with transferable machine-operation experience rather than requiring years of coating-specific experience. Coating Operator

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to assist with moving plastic film rolls weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling, and use of hands.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to safely work around moving mechanical equipment. Coating Operator

Work Environment

This position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment around moving mechanical equipment.

Employees may occasionally be exposed to heat, fumes, airborne dust, and moderate-to-loud noise. PPE may include gloves, safety shoes, dust masks, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Coating Operator

Group Tour / Interview

Qualified candidates are being invited to a group facility tour:

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Location: 717 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605