PVD Coating Operator

About the role

Under the direction of the Coating Division Manager, Supervisor, and Shift Lead, prepare internal and external orders for the coating process by setting up and monitoring the coating machines. This role involves processing orders according to order routing, preparing the coating system, loading and unloading the coating chamber, and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product for unacceptable coating conditions (following FR CO-2 Quality Planning for PVD Coating).
• Load product into coating fixtures, onto carousel, and into coating chamber following production routing, customer specifications, and manufacturing prints (following SOP 8.5.0.3 Operator Work Instructions for Coating, QM Inspection Plan PP-816, PP-807, QM Operating Instruction AN-AA-09-BS-01-BS-01-05, and AN-AA-09-BS-01-BS-01-04).
• Visually inspect loads and maintain process control on equipment prior to loading (following CHART CO-4-8 Process Control Chart for Coating Equipment).
• Prepare coating chamber (in accordance with WI XXXX).
• Input coating program for process.
• Inspect finished product to verify quality coating.
• Post all performed operations into SAP and manually sign off to verify completion of task.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of workstation and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions such as S.O.P.'s, work instructions, technical documents, and manufacturing prints.
• Ability to perform written communication.
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools (e.g., drills, end mills, etc.) preferred, or related industry is desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to use basic hand tools.
• Previous experience with basic machine operation, metallurgy, coating processes, or vacuum technology is desirable.
• Ability to calculate appropriate machine settings and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to operate Windows NT format to program machines.
• Strong work ethic, high-energy, and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

No education is required. Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.