Coating Operator – 1st Shift

HiFyve; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HiFyve in Olathe, KS is seeking a PVA conformal coating operator for the 1st shift to set up, operate and monitor coating equipment, ensuring protective PCBAs are applied on time and to spec.

Work in a safety-conscious electronics manufacturing environment, following IPC and ESD guidelines, and supporting continuous improvement and 6S initiatives. Reports to the Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience operating PVA conformal coating equipment or similar automated dispensing/coating systems
• IPC-A-610 certification, knowledge of IPC workmanship standards or experience inspecting conformal coating quality
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, coating, masking, inspection or chemical handling
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, drawings and production documentation
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter production information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to recognize common conformal coating, masking and PCB assembly defects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks and meet production goals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Operate PVA conformal coating equipment according to work instructions, visual aids and process documentation
• Verify machine programs, coating material, dispense valves, spray patterns, conveyor settings and cure requirements
• Load and unload PCB assemblies while maintaining product traceability and preventing coating contamination
• Inspect coated assemblies for defects such as insufficient coverage, excessive coating, bubbles, masking issues, bridging and coating on keep-out areas
• Identify and report process abnormalities, equipment issues, material concerns and quality defects
• Perform routine light maintenance, cleaning and verification of PVA coating equipment and related tooling
• Follow ESD, IPC, safety, chemical handling, ventilation and quality requirements
• Support continuous improvement and 6S activities
• Perform masking, demasking, touch-up, inspection and related PCB assembly support as required

Skills

Experience with PVA conformal coating

IPC-A-610 certification / inspection

Electronics manufacturing experience

Ability to read work instructions

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Defect recognition in coatings

Independent work and prioritization

Strong communication and teamwork

Job description

PVA CONFORMAL COATING OPERATOR – 1ST SHIFT

Olathe, KS (Kansas City metro)

Schedule: Mon-Thu 6:00am-3:30pm, Fri 6:00am-2:30pm, every other Friday off. Occasional extended hours based on business needs.

Pay: $20.25/hour

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

An electronics manufacturer in the Kansas City metro that builds printed circuit board assemblies and finished electronic products is adding a PVA Conformal Coating Operator to its Final Assembly / PVA department. You will set up, operate, monitor and maintain the PVA conformal coating equipment that applies protective coating to printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), keeping the coating process on quality and on schedule in a safe, organized and compliant work area. Reports to the Production Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate PVA conformal coating equipment according to work instructions, visual aids and process documentation

• Verify machine programs, coating material, dispense valves, spray patterns, conveyor settings and cure requirements

• Load and unload PCB assemblies while maintaining product traceability and preventing coating contamination

• Inspect coated assemblies for defects such as insufficient coverage, excessive coating, bubbles, masking issues, bridging and coating on keep-out areas

• Identify and report process abnormalities, equipment issues, material concerns and quality defects

• Perform routine light maintenance, cleaning and verification of PVA coating equipment and related tooling

• Follow ESD, IPC, safety, chemical handling, ventilation and quality requirements

• Support continuous improvement and 6S activities

• Perform masking, demasking, touch-up, inspection and related PCB assembly support as required

WHAT YOU NEED (PREFERRED)

• Experience operating PVA conformal coating equipment or similar automated dispensing/coating systems

• IPC-A-610 certification, knowledge of IPC workmanship standards or experience inspecting conformal coating quality

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, coating, masking, inspection or chemical handling

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, BOMs, drawings and production documentation

• Basic computer skills and ability to enter production information

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to recognize common conformal coating, masking and PCB assembly defects

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks and meet production goals

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Electronics manufacturing floor with chemical handling and ventilation requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods

• Bend, reach and perform repetitive hand movements while handling PCB assemblies, masking materials and coating tools