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Machine Operator (m/w/*) Coating

3M Hilden On-site

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Description

As a Machine Operator (m/w/*) Coating at our Hilden site, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to drive our shared success.

Your tasks will include:

  • Independently setting up and operating complex coating systems.
  • Supporting maintenance, cleaning, and repair work, as well as troubleshooting, while adhering to time constraints.
  • Conducting quality checks during production to ensure our quality standards are met.
  • Reporting via MES/SAP, ACCESS-DB (shift reporting), control cards, RUN cards, etc., and actively contributing to continuous improvements in plant performance.
  • Being willing to work in shift operations.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

  • A completed technical vocational training, ideally as a chemical technician, industrial mechanic, or machine and plant operator (m/w/*).
  • Relevant professional experience in production, preferably in the coating sector.
  • Good computer skills (MS Office, SAP, etc.) and proficiency in German in writing and speaking.

Additional knowledge that would be beneficial:

  • Additional knowledge of SAP/MES (deployment, output, times, material orders, maintenance notifications, etc.).
  • Willingness to take responsibility for Lean/5S processes.
  • The ability to structure learned knowledge and pass it on to new employees.

Further details about the position:

  • Location: Hilden Film Module.
  • Work arrangement: On-site.
  • Shift model: Full-time, part-time.
  • Compensation: Remuneration according to the chemical tariff, depending on skills and experience.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • SAP/MES knowledge
  • Lean/5S processes
  • training and development skills
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