PVD Coating Chamber Technician

Ionbond - IHI Group; West Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Ionbond - IHI Group is hiring a PVD Coating Chamber Technician for the West Chicago, IL area. The role focuses on loading, fixturing, and operating high-vacuum PVD coating chambers, while maintaining quality and production targets.

You'll inspect finished parts, document results, and perform routine maintenance. The position offers two shifts (7:00am–3:30pm and 3:00pm–11:30pm) with potential weekend work as production needs require.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or related environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude; electrical and troubleshooting experience are a plus.
• Comfort using manufacturing tools and equipment; strong critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced setting; excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to handle precision parts and read instructions in English, including documents as small as 8-point font.

Responsabilidades

• Execute assigned processes to meet customer specifications, quality criteria, and production targets.
• Operate and closely monitor high-vacuum PVD coating chambers with guidance from supervisors.
• Run periodic process and equipment checks to verify proper operation.
• Load/unload customer parts; handle precision-machined components with care.
• Clean interiors of coating machines and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• De-fixture batch loads after processing.
• Visually inspect parts and document findings.
• Support additional duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Reading English

Herramientas

Precision measuring tools

Coating machine operation

Descripción del empleo

PVD Coating Chamber Technician — West Chicago, IL

Step into a production floor where precision meets innovation. At IHI Ionbond — The Surface Engineers™ — your day revolves around turning customer-owned components into high-performance parts through advanced thin-film coatings.

A day in this role

You’ll begin by reviewing work orders and quality specs before preparing batch loads. You’ll load and fixture parts with care, then work side-by-side with supervisors to operate and closely monitor high-vacuum PVD coating chambers. Throughout the shift, you’ll run periodic checks to ensure processes remain stable. After each cycle, you’ll de-fixture parts, perform visual inspections, and document outcomes. You’ll also complete routine upkeep — cleaning machine interiors and performing light maintenance — to keep equipment in peak condition. And, as needs shift, you’ll jump in on other assigned tasks to keep production on track.

What you’ll do

• Execute assigned processes to meet customer specifications, quality criteria, and production targets
• Operate and closely monitor high-vacuum PVD coating chambers with guidance from supervisors
• Run periodic process and equipment checks to verify proper operation
• Load/unload customer parts; handle precision-machined components with care
• Clean interiors of coating machines and perform basic preventive maintenance
• De-fixture batch loads after processing
• Visually inspect parts and document findings
• Support additional duties as needed

Schedule

Two shifts available Monday through Friday: 1st shift: from 7:00am to 3:30pm, and 2nd shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Role requires the ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour shifts and may include occasional weekend work.

What you bring

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing or related environment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude; electrical and troubleshooting experience are a plus
• Comfort using manufacturing tools and equipment; strong critical-thinking and communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced setting; excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to handle precision parts and read instructions in English, including documents as small as 8-point font

Proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Pay, benefits, and growth

We’re committed to unleashing your potential with international and local growth opportunities. You’ll join a diverse, team-oriented environment focused on innovation and customer excellence. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable premiums and deductibles
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement account plus company match

Important hiring note

• The position may begin on a contingent basis through a staffing agency, with eligibility for full-time regular employment determined after 90–180 days based on production needs and performance.

Legal

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check and physical screening.