Sr Conformal Coating Operator/Technician

Impact Electronic Solutions; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Electronic Solutions is seeking an experienced Conformal Coating Operator in Clearwater, FL to manage coating workflows on PCBAs, from masking to machine operation, manual touch-ups, and UV-based quality checks.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying coatings with dispensing systems or brushes, and ensuring IPC-A-610 and IPC-CC-830 compliance. You will maintain equipment and support cure processes to meet stringent specifications.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and routing sheets to apply coatings where needed.
• Apply coatings using dispensing systems or manual brushes.
• Inspect coating quality using UV lamps and microscopes to IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Masking per drawings to keep select areas clear.
• Coating Application with dispensing systems and manual brushing.
• Material handling and curing control to specified bake profiles.
• Quality inspection under UV light and IPC standards.
• Rework & Touch-up to correct coating defects.
• Maintenance & Inventory of spray guns and fluid lines with FIFO/Kanban controls.

Skills

Reading drawings

Coating application

Quality inspection

IPC standards compliance

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Dispensing systems

UV inspection lamps

Microscopes

Brush application

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Conformal Coating Operator to join our electronics manufacturing team. In this role, you will apply protective coatings to printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) to safeguard them against environmental factors like moisture, dust, and chemicals. You will manage the entire coating workflow, from precision masking to machine operation, manual touch-ups, and quality inspection under UV light.

Core Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Masking: Read engineering drawings and routing sheets to apply specialized tape, boots, or dots to components that must remain clear of coatings (e.g., connectors, test points).
• Coating Application: Operate dispensing/spray systems and perform manual brush applications.
• Material Mixing & Chemistry: Safely handle, mix, and measure liquid compounds-including acrylics, polyurethanes, silicones, and epoxies-to proper viscosity and ratio specifications.
• Curing Control: Manage thermal curing ovens, strictly adhering to designated bake profiles and cycle times.
• Quality Inspection: Utilize UV inspection lamps and microscopes to verify coating thickness, uniformity, and coverage according to IPC standards.
• Rework & Touch-up: Manually remove excess coating, clear blocked holes, and reapply material to correct defects or anomalies.
• Maintenance & Inventory: Disassemble, clean, and rebuild spray guns and fluid lines. Monitor chemical shelves using FIFO (First In, First Out) and Kanban controls.

Required Skills & Tools

Category

Skills & Tools

Industry Standards

IPC-A-610, IPC-CC-830, ESD-safe protocols, J-STD-001