Coating Operator

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.; Town of Clear Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. is seeking a Coating Operator I in Wisconsin to run parylene deposition systems and related equipment. You will prepare, coat, and inspect customer parts, following MSPs and instructions from leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

The role involves loading machines, monitoring runs, and maintaining detailed records in a clean, safety-focused environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and/or experience with operator tasks
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to use measurement tools accurately
• Familiarity with mechanical/electrical systems is helpful

Responsibilities

• Operate parylene deposition systems and related equipment (vacuum ovens, plasma etchers, tumble coaters, etc.)
• Follow MSPs and leadership instructions to maintain high-quality results
• Prepare and process customer parts through cleaning, masking, fixturing, coating, demasking and packaging
• Load machines, monitor runs, and verify coating thickness using measurement tools
• Perform routine maintenance and light refurbishing on equipment
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for quality control and equipment performance
• Read and interpret customer drawings and specifications
• Assist with fixturing and cleaning of parts, and support shipping and other tasks as needed
• Follow all safety policies and participate in FAA/DOT testing as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement tools

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Parylene deposition systems

Vacuum ovens

Plasma etchers

Tumble coaters

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Start your career with a team that blends precision, technology, and handson craftsmanship. Are you mechanically inclined, detailoriented, and excited about working with advanced coating technologies? Join us as a Coating Operator I, where you'll operate parylene deposition systems and other specialized equipment to help deliver highquality coatings for customersupplied parts. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical work, problemsolving, and learning new processes in a clean, safetyfocused environment.

What You'll Do Operate parylene deposition systems and related equipment such as vacuum ovens, plasma etchers, tumble coaters, and more. Follow Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSPs) and instructions from leadership to ensure consistent, highquality results. Prepare and process customer parts through steps such as cleaning, masking, fixturing, coating, demasking, and packaging. Load machines, monitor equipment during runs, and verify coating thickness using measurement tools. Perform routine maintenance and light refurbishing on equipment, including pump oil changes, valve cleaning, and cold trap maintenance. Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation for quality control and equipment performance. Read and interpret customer drawings and engineering specifications. Assemble fixtures and handle chemical cleaning and promotion baths safely and correctly. Support shipping, Receiving, And Other Operational Tasks As Needed. Additional Responsibilities Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe. Set up and operate microblasters when needed. Assist with fixturing customer parts for coating. Participate in FAA/DOT testing when required. Support other departments during peak workloads. Follow all plant and corporate safety policies.

What You Bring High school diploma or GED. Mechanical aptitude and/or previous machine operator experience. Ability to read, write, and follow written or verbal instructions in English. Strong handeye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use measurement tools accurately. Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems. Basic computer skills. Helpful but not required: knowledge of parylene or chemistry.

Why You'll Love Working Here Handson work with advanced coating technologies. Opportunities to learn new equipment and processes. A supportive team environment with room to grow. A role where precision, craftsmanship, and problemsolving truly matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all... Specialty Coating Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.