Coating Technician Trainee

Natoma Manufacturing, LLC.; Kansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Natoma Manufacturing, LLC. is seeking a Coating Technician Trainee to learn in-house plating and special processes, ensuring compliance with quality systems and customer specs. The role requires attention to Nadcap, ISO 9001, AS9100, and OSHA safety standards while supporting continuous production improvements.

You'll read technical docs, follow instructions, record data, and maintain equipment. The position emphasizes teamwork, organization, and strict adherence to procedures in a busy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• On-the-job training provided for coating of parts.
• Basic math and computer skills required (Word, Excel, Office).

Responsibilities

• Perform plating/coating per approved instructions and customer specs.
• Read routers/blueprints to determine processing specs.
• Document operation instructions for future jobs.
• Record data from operations and testing.
• Maintain equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Notify supervisor of suspicious coatings and handle rework.
• Maintain continuity across shifts.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Strong Organization

Effective Communication

Task Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Coating Technician Trainee is responsible for learning the in‑house plating and special processes as applicable and must comply with all quality and manufacturing standard operating procedures as they apply to customer specifications. Follow all quality management system regulations for conformance to ISO 9001, AS9100 and Nadcap, follow all export compliance regulations and securities, and follow safety regulations outlined by OSHA.

Reports to: Finishing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform processing to the different regulatory and/or customer specific plating processes (chemical conversion and passivation).
• Follow approved work instructions and established department procedures. (including processing flow charts)
• Read routers, blueprints, finishing operation sheets, and/or technical specifications to determine processing specifications and information for applying a plating/coating. Documents operation instructions for future jobs.
• Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms.
• Knowledge of the correct use of processing equipment for finishing practices.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Contact Maintenance Lead/Finishing Lead for repairs.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Knowledge determining the variance of Nadcap and Non‑Nadcap parts and processing requirements of each.
• Knowledge of finishing process and ability to complete all steps effectively.
• Understand established racking techniques.
• Complete lot or periodic testing required according to specifications and/or customer requirements.
• Knowledge of sampling and 100% inspection practices (Natoma Sampling Plan, ANZI 1.4, squeglia, etc.)
• Knowledge of temperature, Ph testing, depth testing for processing tanks.
• Notify supervisor on suspicious coatings and accurately completes and document any returned/rework parts, including stripping.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Follow all Natoma Manufacturing, LLC. policies, department procedures, and work instructions.
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Work productively with others as a team and in a highly diverse work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Previous Experience:

• None

Minimum Additional Training:

• On-the-job training for coating of parts.

Other Skills:

• Basic Math and Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Office)
• Effective Communication Skills
• Strong Organization Skills with attention to detail
• Prioritize Tasks