Coating Operator I

Specialty Coating Systems Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems Inc. is seeking a Coating Operator I in Milford, CT to operate parylene deposition systems and related equipment. You will prepare parts, load machines, monitor runs, and verify coating thickness while maintaining records and documentation.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read instructions and drawings. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; proven mechanical ability and/or machine operator experience is preferred.
• Able to read and follow written or verbal instructions and customer/engineering drawings or specifications.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with measurement tools used in coating processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor parylene deposition systems and other equipment with minimal supervision.
• Prepare job traveler sheets and coordinate processing steps (unpacking, cleaning, masking, fixturing, coating, defixturing, demasking, packing).
• Load machines, monitor runs, verify coating thickness with measurement devices.
• Maintain equipment records, checklists, and log books, including QC testing and maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment (oil changes, valve cleaning, cleaning, refurbishing).
• Adhere to safety policies and assist in other duties as needed.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Measurement reading

Electrical & mechanical familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Parylene deposition systems

Vacuum ovens

Plasma etcher

Tumble coater

Job description

The Coating Operator I operates Parylene deposition systems to coat customer-supplied parts to meet customer and Engineering specifications. This position also operates other equipment such as vacuum ovens, plasma etcher, tumble coater or other machines. Performs light maintenance and refurbishing on equipment. May perform shipping, receiving and other duties as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows process instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP's) and verbal instructions from the Plant Manager, Coating Center Manager, Production Supervisor, or Production Manager.
• Prepares job traveler sheets and coordinates and/or performs the processing of parts through some or all of the following tasks: unpacking, cleaning, promoting, masking, fixturing, coating, de-fixturing, demasking, packing, and completing all required documentation.
• Loads machines, monitors process equipment during run, and verifies coating thickness using various measurement devices and tools.
• Operates all machines connected with the promotion and deposition process with minimal help or assistance. Shuts down, unloads, reloads and starts machines as scheduled.
• Able to operate, maintain and troubleshoot parylene deposition systems or other related equipment. Performs routine maintenance, such as changing pump oil, cleaning valves and cold traps, as well as performing system refurbishing at a defined interval.
• Maintains records, checklists and log books on equipment, including the documentation of witness strips, QC testing and maintenance.
• Able to read customer or engineering drawings or specifications as related to the processing of customer parts.
• Assembles fixtures and assemblies for coating.
• Prepares, uses and disposes of chemical cleaning and promotion baths.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• May set up, adjust, maintain and operate the microblaster.
• May fixture customer parts in preparation for the coating process.
• Able to participate in FAA/DOT testing as necessary.
• Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); proven mechanical ability and/or previous machine operator experience.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to properly use and read measurements on tools involved in the coating process.
• High degree of manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Computers.
• Helpful but not required - Knowledge of Parylene.
• Helpful but not required - Knowledge of Chemistry.

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