Machine Operator (Coater)

Walled Lake, MI

Posted: 06/25/2026 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 6.25.26TM Pay Rate: $17 - $22/hour Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience: 1 - 2 years

Job Description

Hourly pay up $17 - $22/hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Join a growing specialty manufacturing company with a long history of success and increasing production demand. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and operating equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous machine operation, coating, mixing, manufacturing, or production experience preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Ability to learn new processes and follow detailed work instructions
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to accept feedback and adapt to changing priorities
  • Basic computer skills preferred
  • Forklift experience is a plus
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
  • Availability to work a first-shift schedule consisting of 10- or 12-hour shifts, generally Monday through Thursday, with Fridays required as production needs dictate

Job Duties

  • Set up and operate coating and production equipment according to established procedures
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain product quality
  • Load and unload production materials and finished goods
  • Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions
  • Record production, quality, and process data accurately
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures
  • Assist with equipment cleaning and changeovers between production runs
  • Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure efficient operations
  • Train other operators when qualified and assist with additional duties as needed

 

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com

JO: 6.25.26TM

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Job Requirements

Job Duties

  • Set up and operate coating and production equipment according to established procedures
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain product quality
  • Load and unload production materials and finished goods
  • Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions
  • Record production, quality, and process data accurately
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures
  • Assist with equipment cleaning and changeovers between production runs
  • Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure efficient operations
  • Train other operators when qualified and assist with additional duties as needed

 

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com

JO: 6.25.26TM

#LI-TM1

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Tory Mack
Technical Recruiter

What I Do:

I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:

  • Formulation/Product Development
  • Organic and Polymer Synthesis
  • Application Chemistry
  • Technical Service
  • Process Chemistry
  • Analytical/Method Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Group Leader/R&D Manager

My Recruiting Philosophy:

When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:

Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you

Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria

Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity

About Me:

I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.

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