Conformal Coat Operator

Celestica Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan with company match

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Celestica in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Production Operator 3 to support conformal coat, silicone, and potting processes in a manufacturing environment. The role requires reading blueprints and process sheets, working with minimal supervision, and coordinating with lead, supervisors, and engineers.

Responsibilities include handling tools, following safety regs, performing inspections, and maintaining clean work areas.

Qualifications

• One to two years of similar manufacturing experience is required.
• Must be able to read ruler and inspection equipment for first article approval.
• Must pass IPC-610 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain tools and materials as required to perform tasks.
• Mask parts to meet dimensions on blueprints and process sheets.
• Inspect finished parts using tape, bake, and black light; ensure coatings meet requirements.
• Read blueprints and process sheets and follow written and oral instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Date: Jul 21, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 3
SAP Short Name: PD3
Job Title: Production Operator 3
Job Code: PD3-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 03
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Detailed Description

• Obtain tools and materials as may be required to perform the specified task.
• Mask parts to meet dimensions as called out on blueprint and process sheet. Per Work Instructions will mix conformal coat or silicone material and spray parts by hand or may load parts and operate PVA machine. Hand spray will be performed using a respirator and following all safety regulations.
• Pull tape, bake, and use black light for inspection of parts when process is complete. Touch up and review to ensure coatings meet all requirements.
• Hand application of coating on flex assemblies.
• Perform potting process with Asymtec equipment.
• Communicates with Lead, Supervisor, Engineers, Quality and other personnel for priority of assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Responsible for following all PM’s for conformal coat, silicone room and potting. Keeps all equipment and work area being used clean and organized. Reports any unsafe equipment or conditions to supervisor immediately. Exercises care in the use of all company equipment.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and gives no work direction to others.
• Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals.
• Performs other duties as required and may be utilized in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload may dictate.
• Must be able to read ruler and associated inspection equipment as needed for first article approval.
• Will be required to pass IPC-610 Certification.
• Follows written and oral instructions, and must be able to read blueprints and process sheets.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the Company and statutory Health and Safety guidelines
• Work is performed in sitting, standing, reaching and stooped positions.
• Job duties require working with and around chemicals and the use of a respirator.
• Hand spraying will require lifting and reaching spray gun weighing 1-10 lbs.
• Requirements include the employee receiving and passing a respiratory medical evaluation, respirator fit test and training annually to wear a respirator and perform job duties.
• Visual exams are required pre-hire and biennial to confirm visual acuity of 20/20 with or without glasses along with passing a standard color vision exam.

Typical Experience

• One to two years of similar manufacturing experience is required.

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The hourly range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Hourly Range: $21.00-25.00.

Celestica provides eligible employees with a range of benefits including medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, parental leave, PTO, Holiday pay and a 401k plan with company match.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica- Maple Grove is a US ITAR facility and positions with Celestica - Maple Grove involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, Celestica - Maple Grove will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.