PVD Coating Operator

GUHRING INC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring Inc in Novi, MI is seeking a coating process operator. You will set up coating machines, load/unload chambers, and monitor routing to ensure proper coating quality.

Responsibilities include inspecting coatings, documenting in SAP, and maintaining a clean, organized workstation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow SOPs and manufacturing prints.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation.
• Knowledge of cutting tools or related industry is desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate basic hand tools.
• Experience with coating processes or vacuum technology is desirable.
• Ability to set machine parameters and adjust equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coating orders and set up machines as routing dictates.
• Load and unload coating chamber, monitoring process conditions.
• Inspect loads for coating quality and document results.
• Input coating programs and maintain process control charts.
• Post operations into SAP and sign off on tasks.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

SOP comprehension

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

High energy

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coating equipment operation

Job description

About the Organization 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/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Description

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.