Coating Technician (Wknds Fri-Sun 7am-7pm)

Oerlikon; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription

Excellent Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

2 floaters and observed holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee Referral Bonus program

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Technician I for our Elgin, Illinois facility to set up, operate, and monitor coating equipment that processes a variety of customer products. You will configure coating chambers, load/unload items, enter process parameters, perform pre-treatment activities, and oversee the coating cycle from setup to completion.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and teamwork to ensure specifications are met, with a robust benefits package and day-one eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
• Able to do prolonged standing 9+ hours or more.
• Good dexterity and attention to fine details.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• US ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Performs production operations to support the manufacturing process.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access database

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Requisition ID105294-Posted11/02/2026-Production/Facility Management

We are looking for a Technician I for our Elgin facility . In this role you will set up, operate, and monitor coating equipment used to process a variety of customer products. This position prepares and configures coating chambers, loads and unloads products, enters process parameters, performs required pre-treatment activities, and monitors the coating process to ensure customer specifications are met. The role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making to safely and efficiently manage each coating cycle from setup through completion.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Performs production operations to support the manufacturing process.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.
• Must be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and ask questions if necessary to prevent misunderstanding.

Your Profile:

• Commits to the corporate core values, goals, mission and vision.
• High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
• Able to do prolonged standing 9+ hours or more.
• The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Good dexterity, attention to fine details, and depth perception to enable detail hand coordination.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand eye coordination and the ability to adjust focus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills to include basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets and Access database to complete end of day reports.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, Massachusetts, or New York, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $20 to $24 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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