ROLE: Coating Operator
LOCATION: Newcastle, NE11
HOURS: Continental shift pattern - 28-day rotation of 12-hour days and nights
PAY: Up to £30,000 per annum
CONTRACT: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Coating Operator to join a well-established manufacturing site. This role offers excellent long-term stability, full training on the coating process, and the chance to build a rewarding career in a modern production environment.

BENEFITS:

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Competitive salary with progression opportunities

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Comprehensive training provided on coating processes

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Long-term, permanent role with career development potential

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Supportive team environment

THE ROLE:

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Clean and lubricate printing and coating machines and components using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses

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Measure and align screens using gauges and hand tools to ensure correct positioning

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Follow standard operating procedures and monitor controls (meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures) to maintain production standards

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Maintain accurate production records and logs of equipment and product performance

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Adjust set-up and process operations where required

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Follow coating formulas to weigh and prepare coating solutions for application

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Inspect and examine products for print clarity, colour accuracy, and conformance to specifications

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Test coat weights and functional properties after coating to ensure product quality

THE REQUIREMENTS:

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Previous machine operating experience is essential

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Willingness to undertake full training on the coating process

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Ability to work to strict deadlines as part of a team

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Capable of working independently using own initiative

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Flexible approach to working shifts