PVD Coating Operator

Guhring, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring, Inc. is seeking a PVD Coating Operator in Novi, Michigan. The role involves setting up and monitoring coating machines, loading/unloading, and posting operations in SAP.

The candidate will prepare the coating chamber, input programs, inspect coated products, and maintain equipment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires ability to read SOPs, understand technical prints, and adjust machine settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions such as SOPs and manufacturing prints.
• Ability to perform written communication.
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools is preferred or desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to use basic hand tools.
• Experience with coating processes and vacuum technology is desirable.
• Ability to calculate and adjust machine settings.
• Ability to program machines using Windows NT.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, high energy, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects product for coating quality as per FR CO-2 Quality Planning for PVD Coating.
• Loads product into fixtures and coating chamber following routing and prints.
• Maintains process control on equipment prior to loading.
• Prepare coating chamber and input coating program.
• Inspects finished product to verify coating quality.
• Posts operations into SAP and signs off tasks.
• Keeps workstation and equipment clean and organized.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read SOPs

Written communication

Cutting tools knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Coating processes

Vacuum technology

Machine parameter adjustment

Windows NT programming

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PVD Coating Operator

Guhring is a world-class manufacturer of round shank cutting tools for the metalworking industry, also a provider of top-quality coating, reconditioning, and tool management services. More than a century of expertise in cutting tool manufacturing, combined with powerful R&D resources, place Guhring at the forefront of technical innovations in cutting tools.

Full-Time

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Coating Division Manager, Supervisor, and Shift Lead prepare internal and external orders for the coating process by setting up and monitoring the coating machines. As part of their primary responsibilities, this individual will also be responsible for processing orders according to order routing, preparation of coating system, loading and unloading coating chamber, and performing preventative maintenance.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Visually inspects product for unacceptable coating conditions (following FR CO-2 Quality Planning for PVD Coating).
• Loads product into coating fixtures, onto carousel and into coating chamber following production routing, customer specifications and manufacturing prints (following SOP 8.5.0.3 Operator Work Instructions for Coating, QM Inspection Plan PP-816, PP-807, QM Operating Instruction AN-AA-09-BS-01-BS-01-05 and AN-AA-09-BS-01-BS-01-04).
• Visually inspects loads and maintains process control on equipment prior to loading (following CHART CO-4-8 Process Control Chart - Coating Equipment)
• Prepare coating chamber (in accordance with WI XXXX).
• Input coating program for process.
• Inspect finished product to verify quality coating.
• Post all performed operations into SAP and manually sign off to verify completion of task.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of workstation and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

No education is required. Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions such as S.O.P.'s, work instructions, technical documents, and manufacturing prints.
• Ability to perform written communication
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools (e.g. drills, end mills, etc.) preferred, or related industry is desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to use basic hand tools.
• Previous experience with basic machine operation, metallurgy, coating processes, vacuum technology is desirable.
• Ability to calculate appropriate machine settings and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to operate Windows NT format to program machines.
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail-oriented.

Location: Novi

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.