Coatings Production Operator

Welcome to Mitsubishi Chemical Polyester Film Americas. Recognized as a global leader and one of the largest suppliers of polyester (PET-polyethylene terephthalate) film in the world, the Mitsubishi Polyester Film Group is your partner of choice for a wide range of high-quality customized Diafoil ® and Hostaphan ® brand PET films. Our knowledge and expertise can provide the perfect solution for a product design, manufacturing, logistics, or process challenge.

To further our commitment to sustainability, Mitsubishi Chemical Polyester Film has developed a revolutionary recycling program called Reprocess ® . As the industry leader in silicone coated PET film, Mitsubishi Chemical is now collecting spent liner material from pressure sensitive label and liner Customers and downstream users. Using breakthrough technology Mitsubishi Chemical is reprocessing the waste liner stream into first quality release liners with up to 25% post-industrial recycled material.

Partnering with Mitsubishi Chemical Polyester Film ensures working with a supplier who has a local and global network of researchers on the cutting edge of PET innovation. Whether your challenge is product or service related, we commit to bringing you new ideas to discover the next ground-breaking solution for Your business.

Come join our team at Mitsubishi Chemical Group Polyester Film Division
, a manufacturer recognized as a global and innovative leader in the industry as well as one of the largest suppliers of polyester (PET) film in the world. Benefits begin on day one and we also offer an on-site medical clinic.

Principal Accountabilities

Job responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and troubleshoot coatings batch operations & equipment. Monitor coating batches and levels to maintain a consistent supply of coatings to multiple Film Lines accordingly.
• Ensure coating solutions are properly prepared for running products on the film lines and that coatings equipment is cleaned and operating properly.
• Assist the film line operators in trouble shooting quality and runnability issues to ensure quality product is being produced.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of coating equipment.
• Routine sample testing of solutions.
• Housekeeping of coating areas.
• Understand films process flow and coordinate coating changeovers for multiple film lines.
• Communicates to coating asset team members as needed on improvements.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and housekeeping.
• Responsible for transportation of coating materials to designated locations via forklift
• Ensure all unused chemicals are disposed of properly
• Assist with Production and Research and Development trials as needed

Job requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or state/county of residence.
• 3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and engaged in learning.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to adapt and flex to production schedule changes.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to track and maintain multiple coating processes at the same time using computer controls and manual systems.
• Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts- 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 weeks day shift, 4 weeks night shift.

• The salary range for this position is $30.40 with progression up to $33.35. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be…