Coating Operator

Job Description:

3M is seeking Coating Operator candidates in Rockland, MA!

• Pay starting: $26.10 + Shift Differentials
• Shifts available: Weekend Day Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Weekend Night Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• New hires start with 3 weeks paid vacation
• Health, vision and dental start day one
• Employee stock discount
• 401K Match of 5%

Our plant operates 24/7 so we have multiple shifts available, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, 12-hour shifts, etc. Note - If you are selected for an overnight, evening or weekend shift, you may be brought onto a different shift initially for training purposes before starting on your actual shift.


Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Coating Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Ensure the efficient setup and production of quality material on their assigned coating line
• Responsible for coordinating job changeovers, monitoring the master control panel, and accurately recording and entering production data, including test results
• Provide guidance and instruction to personnel on the line as needed
• Complete accurately and in a timely manner, all required production reports and quality data entries utilizing PMCS/OPRA and designated software
• Review Manufacturing Order schedule and prepare/plan for upcoming production runs
• Lead and coordinate production runs to meet targets based on job specifications and work instructions
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Maintain housekeeping at machine areas according to established standards
• Master all controls and consoles related to the whole operation on the line
• Be proficient in web handling and alignment, coat weight variables, tension control, all coating methods, NDC scanners, web drying settings, and safety controls
• Monitor and document productivity results as well as reason for misses utilizing designated tools to

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start
• Minimum one (1) year of plant and/or manufacturing experience in a public, private, government, or military environment

Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.

Work location: Onsite - Rockland, MA.

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being


3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.


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The starting rate of pay for this position is $26.10 per hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at:

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $26,10, with the potential to reach $32,15 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at:

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