Coating Technician The Coating Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently performing formulation, mixing, coating, slitting, equipment setup, cleaning, and material handling operations. This position ensures that all products are manufactured according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Orders (MOs), cGMP requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures. The Coating Technician operates and monitors mixing, coating, and slitting equipment, performs equipment changeovers and routine troubleshooting, verifies raw materials and production processes, and maintains accurate production documentation. This role is critical to maintaining product quality, preventing contamination, meeting production schedules, and ensuring a safe and compliant manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and able to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining high standards for quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate mixing, coating, slitting, and related manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and production requirements.
Accurately weigh, verify, formulate, and mix raw materials in the correct sequence and quantities.
Perform equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, and line clearance activities safely and efficiently.
Monitor equipment and processes to ensure they remain within established operating parameters.
Identify and promptly report equipment, process, quality, or safety deviations to the appropriate Supervisor or Process Engineer.
Ensure products meet established GMP manufacturing specifications and in-process quality requirements.
Perform thorough line cleaning and verification to prevent product cross-contamination.
Verify materials and ensure only approved and properly released materials are used in production.
Follow all applicable SOPs, MOs, protocols, GMP requirements, and safety procedures.
Maintain accurate production records, logbooks, labels, production orders, and other required documentation.
Perform routine equipment troubleshooting and recognize when maintenance or additional technical support is required.
Support efficient equipment operation and work toward established production and OEE goals.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe production and material storage areas.
Follow all PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), grounding, material handling, and other safety requirements.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, property damage, product defects, or other concerns.
Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, powered pallet jacks, and drum handlers.
Plan and prepare for material staging, lot kitting, formulation, mixing, coating, and slitting activities to support efficient production.
Communicate production activities, schedule changes, equipment status, and process information effectively with team members and other shifts.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, Factory Experiments, and Designs of Experiment (DOE) as assigned.
Assist with training new technicians and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned processes and equipment.
Maintain required equipment and safety certifications.
Support alternate shifts, overtime, meetings, or other departments as business needs require.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills, including percentages, measurements, and metric conversions.
Ability to accurately use a calculator and record production information.
Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot routine equipment issues.
Ability to learn and become certified in required job functions within established timeframes.
Ability to operate weighing, mixing, coating, slitting, and material handling equipment.
Ability to accurately enter labor and production information into computerized systems.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to regularly lift and handle materials weighing approximately 25–65 lbs.
Ability to push and pull heavy loads, including approximately 310–360 lbs. using appropriate material handling equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities throughout the work shift.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, powered pallet jacks, drum handlers, and other material handling equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE and, when applicable, maintain respiratory protection certification.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Safety & Quality:
Safety and quality are fundamental responsibilities of this position. The Coating Technician is expected to maintain a safe work environment, follow all applicable safety and environmental procedures, use required PPE, and immediately communicate unsafe conditions or quality concerns. The technician is also responsible for maintaining product integrity and ensuring all manufacturing activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements and established procedures.
Work Environment:
This is a manufacturing position that requires working around production equipment, raw materials, and material handling equipment. The position may require overtime, alternate shifts, or temporary support in other areas based on production and business needs.
