Technician 1 (3rd Shift)

Oerlikon; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan

Excellent dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Coating Technician in Lake Orion, MI who will be responsible for setting up and monitoring coating machines. Responsibilities include preparing products for coating, optimizing equipment usage, and maintaining equipment records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and effective communication skills. Ideal candidates should have prior machine operator experience and a strong work ethic. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior machine operator experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without distractions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment.
• Optimize the daily use of production equipment.
• Collaborate with quality management to address concerns.
• Provide training on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Maintain and update equipment records.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work safely with chemicals and gases

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Coating Technician for our Lake Orion, MI. In this role, you will be responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Coating Machines. The main responsibility is to prepare the coating system, load, 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, use analytical thinking and a high degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications. As part of regular responsibilities, this person will make critical processing decisions, initiate the coating process, and be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and no cumbersome waiting periods.
• Excellent dental and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance, financial and wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.

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.
• Collaborate with quality and center management to identify and address quality concerns.
• Provide training and assistance to employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learn new skills and cross‑train into various departments.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment according to specifications.
• Use fixturing and defixturing techniques to build and break down loads.
• Maintain and update equipment records.
• Assist with quality assurance and other technical matters as required.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned to assure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior machine operator experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and creative.
• Energetic, goals-driven, results-oriented, high-energy.
• Repetitive use, reach, hands and arms required.
• Extended periods of standing, sitting, walking, moving around facility.
• May be required to lift, stack, push, pull or move items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
• Ability to read and see details at close range.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of chemicals and gases.