Coating Operator

Role Overview

A leading coated fabrics manufacturer is looking for a skilled Coating Operator to run and optimize coating lines for PVC- and PTFE-coated textiles. The role is hands-on, technically demanding, and critical to delivering world-class products for architectural membranes, tarpaulins, and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

· Operate coating machinery (knife-over-roll, dip coating, lacquering) for PVC plastisols, primers, PTFE dispersions, and topcoats.

· Set and adjust key parameters: knife gaps, line speed, fabric tensions, and oven temperatures.

· Prepare and control coating formulations: viscosity, dispersion stability, additive ratios.

· Monitor coating add-on weights and thickness (±20 gsm tolerance per pass).

· Perform in-line quality checks: gsm weight, adhesion, tensile, surface finish.

· Troubleshoot and resolve coating defects (streaks, pinholes, delamination, uneven coverage).

· Maintain and clean knives, rollers, filters, and mixing equipment.

· Adhere to all HSE requirements when handling solvents and chemicals

Candidate Profile

· Experience: Minimum 5 years in textile coating (PVC/PU/PTFE) or continuous process industries (plastics, laminates, films).

· Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of knife-over-roll coating, plastisol chemistry, PTFE dispersions, and curing processes.

· Education: Technical diploma in textiles, chemistry, or mechanical operations preferred.

· Skills: Process control, defect troubleshooting, quality discipline, and mechanical aptitude.

· Attributes: Reliable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable with shift work

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: ﷼2,000.00 - ﷼3,000.00 per month