Precision Masking Technician

South Bay Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Life insurance policy

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

South Bay Solutions in Fremont, CA is seeking a highly detail-oriented Precision Masking Technician to support our powder coating operation for the semiconductor and medical device industries. You will mask machined metal components using tapes, silicone plugs, caps, discs, and custom fixtures, verify masking quality, and remove masks after curing without damaging surfaces.

This role requires patience, creativity, and a strong focus on quality, with the ability to read engineering drawings, work

Qualifications

• 2+ years masking experience in: Powder coating, Aerospace, Precision metal finishing
• Ability to read blueprints
• Excellent hand dexterity
• High attention to detail
• Experience using: High-temperature tapes, Custom masking fixtures
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Interpret work instructions, drawings, and masking requirements.
• Apply high-temperature masking tapes, silicone plugs, caps, discs and custom masking solutions.
• Develop masking techniques for complex geometries.
• Protect critical surfaces, threaded holes, sealing surfaces and precision machined features.
• Verify masking before parts enter the powder coating process.
• Remove masking after curing without damaging coated surfaces.
• Inspect completed parts for masking defects.
• Maintain masking inventory and recommend new masking products.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce masking time while maintaining quality.
• Assist with part preparation, hanging and packaging as required.
• Maintain clean work area using 6S principles.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Process improvement mindset

Quality focused

Mechanically inclined

Tools

High-temperature tapes

Custom masking fixtures

Job description

South Bay Solutions is seeking a highly detail-oriented Precision Masking Technician to support our new powder coating operation serving the semiconductor and medical device industries.

This position is responsible for accurately masking machined metal components prior to powder coating using a variety of masking materials and techniques. The ideal candidate understands that masking directly impacts product quality and customer acceptance.

This is a precision manufacturing position requiring patience, creativity, efficiency, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Interpret work instructions, engineering drawings and masking requirements.
• Apply high-temperature masking tapes, silicone plugs, caps, discs and custom masking solutions.
• Develop creative masking techniques for complex geometries.
• Protect critical surfaces, threaded holes, sealing surfaces and precision machined features.
• Verify masking before parts enter the powder coating process.
• Remove masking after curing without damaging coated surfaces.
• Inspect completed parts for masking defects.
• Maintain masking inventory and recommend new masking products.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce masking time while maintaining quality.
• Assist with part preparation, hanging and packaging as required.
• Maintain clean work area using 6S principles.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years masking experience in:
  • Powder coating
  • Aerospace
  • Precision metal finishing
• Ability to read blueprints
• Excellent hand dexterity
• High attention to detail
• Experience using:
  • High-temperature tapes
  • Custom masking fixtures
• Ability to work independently

Key Skills

• Creative problem solving
• Process improvement mindset
• Quality focused
• Mechanically inclined

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Stand throughout shift
• Color vision sufficient to distinguish masking requirements
• Use of PPE

Schedule

Day Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:35 PM

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life insurance policy
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)