Coating Technician 1

About the Role

This role is for a Technician I on the 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) at our Elgin facility. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring coating equipment used to process a variety of customer products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform production operations to support the manufacturing process.
• Prepare and configure coating chambers.
• Load and unload products.
• Enter process parameters.
• Perform required pre-treatment activities.
• Monitor the coating process to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
• Conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and ask questions if necessary to prevent misunderstanding.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Sound decision-making
• Teamwork
• Prolonged standing (9+ hours or more)
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to climb or balance.
• Ability to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Good dexterity, attention to fine details, and depth perception to enable detail hand coordination.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds (frequently up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand eye coordination, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills: basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, and Access database to complete end-of-day reports.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required.
• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, in compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations including ITAR.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.