Technician 1- 2nd Shift

Oerlikon; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Coating Technician for our Wixom, MI facility. The role focuses on setting up and monitoring coating machines, loading/unloading chambers, and inputting process parameters.

You will pre-treat customer products and supervise chamber loads, making critical processing decisions and reconfiguring equipment for subsequent loads. The position involves operating coating equipment, following procedures, and collaborating with Quality and Center management to ensure quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years experience in HVAC, carpentry, automotive/industrial equipment repair, or construction preferred.
• Experience with coating techniques, blasting, or plating strongly desired.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Must be able to lift up to 44 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment.
• Optimize the daily use of production equipment.
• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions.
• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns.
• Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learn new skills and cross-train into various departments.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment according to specifications.
• Minimize equipment downtime through preventative maintenance procedures.
• Learn fixturing and defixturing techniques.
• Maintain and update equipment records.
• Assist with quality assurance and other technical matters as required.
• Interact with customers and co-workers in a customer-friendly manner.
• Receive and inspect customer products for processing.
• Establish product process sequence.
• Inspect finished product.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Skills

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Coating Technician for our Wixom, MI facility. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Coating Machines. The main responsibilities are to prepare the coating system, load and unload the chamber, change the magnetic systems and input process parameters in the operator screen. This individual will pre-treat a variety of customer products using standardized methods to prepare products for coating. The technician will use analytical thinking and a high-degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications. As part of his/her regular responsibilities, this person will make critical processing decisions, to initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads.

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities

• Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment
• Optimize the daily use of production equipment
• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions
• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns
• Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance
• Learn new skills and Cross-train into various departments
• Operating and maintaining coating equipment according to specifications
• Minimizing equipment downtime through preventative maintenance procedures
• Learning fixturing and defixturing techniques
• Maintaining and updating equipment records
• Assisting with quality assurance and other technical matters as required
• Interact with customers and co-workers in a 'customer-friendly' manner
• Receive and inspect customer product for processing
• Establish product process sequence
• Inspect finished product
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Your Profile

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of previous experience in HVAC, carpentry, automotive/industrial equipment repair, or construction preferred
• Knowledge of cutting tools preferred (e.g., drills, etc.)
• Previous experience with coating techniques, blasting, or plating strongly desired
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission and vision.
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative
• Must be proficient in ordering supplies via the internet.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.
• The employee may be required to lift, stack, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 44 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required.
• In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why Oerlikon

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our people's growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

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