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Machine Operator - Coater

3/23/2026

The operator will be responsible for running designated vertical coating towers or supporting horizontal coating equipment operations, including setup, operation, and shutdown following established procedures. Key duties also involve preparing coating mixes, monitoring product quality, making necessary process adjustments, and accurately completing required documentation.

Salary

19 - 24 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

You want to be an industry leader. Working hard to provide your customers, employees, and stakeholders with the best. We want to help you on your journey. Innovating to help you find real American-made solutions. Whether it's tortilla cooking or can coating, from carpet and walk-off mats to heat-and-serve sandwiches, from satellites and radar systems to vinyl windows and IV bags, we offer solutions and technical support specific to your industry. Our goal is to make each customer the hero of their own story by working to provide solutions specific to those needs. Family-owned & operated, made in the USA since 1988. #collaboration #innovation #madeintheUSA

About the Role

Description

Coating Machine Operator – All shifts!

Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00/ hour + Shift Differential if applicable

AFC Materials Group is hiring a Coating Machine Operator to join our team. This is a hands-on production role where you’ll be trained on two key areas of our coating process – working with high-performance materials used in advanced industrial applications. If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, and thrive in a team-driven environment, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Operate Vertical PTFE coating towers or Horizontal coating equipment under supervision
Assist with equipment setup, operation, and shutdown following established procedures
Prepare and qualify coating mixes per established guidelines
Run designated vertical towers or support horizontal front-end/back-end operations
Monitor product quality and make necessary process adjustments
Accurately complete run sheets and stock cards, documenting process parameters and quality issues
Perform basic ERP (Syteline) inventory and job transactions

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or GED
Prior manufacturing experience
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or team-lift up to 100 lbs)
Basic computer skills and ability to learn internal systems
Willingness to obtain forklift certification

Why Join AFC?

Stability & Growth: Industry leader with over 30 years of proven success
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) – starting 1st of the month after 30 days
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
Annual Safety Shoe & Gym Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement & In-House Training (AFC University)
$2,000 Referral Bonus Program

About Us
AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, is a global leader in high-temperature and non-stick composite solutions. Since 1988, we’ve partnered with OEMs, distributors, and end users to solve complex production challenges through expert coating, converting, and fabrication capabilities. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation on innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to our people and customers. Join a team where growth, quality, and forward thinking are at the core of what we do.

AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

AFC is a Drug-free workplace

Key Skills

Coating OperationEquipment SetupEquipment ShutdownProcess AdjustmentQuality MonitoringDocumentationERP TransactionsMechanical InclinationTeamworkForklift Operation