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Fortune Brands Innovations

Coating Operator (2NL) -Dayshift

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In-Office
New London, NC
48K-56K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
New London, NC
48K-56K Annually
Entry level
Operates roll-to-roll coating and digital inking equipment, adjusting speed, tension, and roll gaps to meet product specifications. Inspects raw and finished decking products, performs measurements, records production and quality data, packages materials, and addresses process issues. Responsibilities also include equipment cleaning, TPM and 6S activities, material handling, safety compliance, and coordination with production and warehouse teams. Requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
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Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

  • Visually Inspect pre- and post-production deck boards to required quality standards
  • Utilize measurement tools to confirm quality specifications
  • Read and follow QA inspection instructions to ensure a quality product
  • Notify the Process Technician or Supervisor immediately if Quality issues arise
  • Ability to read Production Work Orders and ensure printed label and end-tags are affixed appropriately
  • Unpackage substrate and Package finished-good decking product to required packing guidelines as appropriate
  • Load conveyor with uncoated decking boards and unload conveyor with coated / printed decking boards
  • Complete production end-of-shift reporting to include scrap boards, using required inspection form
  • Ability to utilize mechanical power tools for banding, tagging, and pneumatic controls for lifting tables
  • Assist other operators in meeting production schedule as required
  • Follow all plant safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk of personal injury or asset damage
  • Participate in shift-start and shift-end Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including cleaning and inspection of process equipment
  • Coordinate with other team members, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely material movement
  • Set-up, operate, and tend roll-to-roll coating machines and digital inking machines including adjusting settings such as speed, tension and roll gaps to ensure product specifications
  • Load and unload raw materials coatings with transport dollies and/or hand trucks
  • Mix coating formulations to ensure smoot and even application to the substrate
  • Visual inspection of coated products for defects such as scratches, unevenness, or deformations
  • Perform routine cleaning of the coating equipment to ensure optimal performance and safe working environment
  • Accurately record process data, quality information, and material usage in accordance with company standards
  • Participate in plant 6S activities to include maintaining a clean work area
  • Other duties may be assigned by Process Tech or Supervisor concerning issues that affect the performance or quality of your line.

Additional Responsibilities:

Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience:

    High School Diploma or GED

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Basic math, reading, and writing skills
    • Ability to recognize and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time also ability to recognize and resolve recurring problems quickly
    • Previous machinery operator experience in a continuous production environment
    • Strong understanding of conveyance, coating, curing and printing equipment
    • Meticulous focus on maintaining quality uniformity and product quality
    • Ability to identify and address issues with the coating process or equipment in real time
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
    • Ability to read, interpret technical documents, work instructions, product specifications
    • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

    Additional Information

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

    Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

    At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

    When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

    Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $47,840 USD - $56,160 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

    At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

    Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Reasonable Accommodations

    Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

    Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

    To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

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