Coating Operator plays a key role in applying protective or functional coatings to materials like steel aluminum or plastic sheets. Heres what the role typically involves:
Core Responsibilities
- Machine Setup & Operation: Operates coating machines that apply resins paints or other solutions to continuous sheets or rolled substrates.
- Surface Preparation: Cleans and preps surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.
- Coating Application: Applies coatings using spray guns rollers or automated systems to meet specific thickness and quality standards.
- Quality Control: Monitors coated materials for defects like wrinkles uneven coverage or breaks; performs touch-ups or rework as needed.
- Process Monitoring: Adjusts feed speed tension and drying temperatures to maintain consistency and prevent defects2.
- Maintenance & Safety: Performs routine equipment checks maintains a clean work area and follows strict safety protocols including PPE usage.
Skills & Qualifications
- Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read job specs and follow precise instructions
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards
- Experience with coating technologies or machinery is a plus