Metals/ Adhesives Coater - 1st or 2nd Shift

Avalign Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Portland, OR, seeks a Level II Spray Coater to coat medical implant devices on 1st or 2nd shift. You will learn and perform coating, inspection, documentation, and equipment checks to meet engineering and customer specs.

Ideal candidate has prior Level I spray coater experience, strong reading of drawings, and familiarity with measuring devices. Team-oriented and detail-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as Level I Spray Coater.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings related to porous coating.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers and balances.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to verify part identity, quantities, and coating requirements.
• Prepare binder solutions per SPIs.
• Visually inspect coated parts for customer requirements.
• Follow SPIs and MPIs for porous coating.
• Inspect and verify IDs and traceability of product and docs.
• Notify Team Leader about discrepancies or problems.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and in good condition.

Skills

Previous work history

Read verbal & written instructions

Good communication skills

Read engineering drawings

Use measuring devices

Tools

Calipers

Balances

Comparator

Job description

The Coater will spray coat medical implant devices in preparation for sintering heat treatment, using established procedures, to meet engineering and customer specifications. Hand-coat parts using the spatulation method as required. Inspect coated parts for acceptability with customer requirements. Perform other duties as directed by department Lead. This role will be based at our Portland, OR location on1st or 2nd shift.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn to review documentation (Job Travelers) to verify part identity, quantities, and coating (e.g. binder and bead mesh size) requirements.
• Learn to prepare binder solutions as detailed in applicable Standard Process Instructions (SPIs):
• Learn to visually inspect parts to ensure that they meet customer requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow SPIs and MPIs pertaining to the porous coating of medical implant devices.
• Inspect documents for previously completed operation sign off and verify part counts before beginning any manufacturing operation. If discrepancies are found notify your Team Leader.
• Perform required maintenance checks of equipment before beginning any manufacturing operation. If problems are found notify your Team Leader.
• Prior to use, ensure measuring equipment has been calibrated, is not beyond calibration date, and is in good working condition.
• Follow established protocol to maintain ID & traceability of product and documentation. Notify your supervisor immediately if ID is questionable.
• Reference applicable drawings, specifications, and Manufacturing Process Instructions before beginning any manufacturing operation.
• Follow department Standard Process Instructions.

What You’ll Need:

• Previous work history required
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use, or learn to use job related measuring devices (e.g. calipers and balances).
• Prior experience as a Level I Spray Coater before becoming a Level II spray coater.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings with respect to porous coating of parts.
• Ability to use, or be trained to use, comparator for overlay inspection of parts