Conformal Coating Operator (Second Shift)
About The Position
The Conformal Coating Operator operates, monitors, and supports automated and semi-automated equipment used to apply protective coatings to printed circuit boards (PCBs). The role ensures coatings are applied accurately and consistently in accordance with workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures, while supporting production throughput, quality, and process stability in coordination with technicians, leads, and quality personnel. The operator sets up and runs coating equipment, prepares and handles boards and masking materials, monitors coating quality, and performs inspections and approved corrective actions. The role also includes routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance, safe handling of chemicals and consumables, accurate production documentation, and compliance with manufacturing, ESD, safety, and environmental procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, travelers, and process documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
- Clear communication skills and willingness to escalate issues.
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and quality-focused.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
- Fine-motor coordination for handling PCB assemblies and masking materials.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating manufacturing or automated equipment in an electronics or PCBA environment.
- Familiarity with conformal coating processes and acrylic, silicone, or urethane materials.
- Basic understanding of IPC-A-610 standards or willingness to obtain certification.
- Comfort working with UV inspection tools and precision equipment.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor conformal coating equipment, including selective spray, automated, and manual-assisted processes.
- Load and unload PCB assemblies, ensuring correct orientation, fixturing, and program selection.
- Start, stop, and adjust machine parameters according to work instructions or process documentation.
- Monitor coating coverage, thickness, and alignment during production runs.
- Inspect coatings using UV light, magnification, or inspection lamps; identify defects such as skips, bubbles, bridging, overspray, or masking issues.
- Escalate quality concerns and recurring defects to leads, supervisors, or process engineering.
- Perform minor touch-up or corrective actions when trained and approved.
- Apply and remove masking materials, prepare boards for coating, and verify cleanliness, masking integrity, and traveler accuracy.
- Demask and handle coated assemblies to prevent damage.
- Refill coating materials, solvents, and consumables according to safety and handling procedures.
- Clean coating machines and perform basic preventive maintenance; keep equipment, fixtures, and workstations clean and organized.
- Label, store, and handle chemicals in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
- Complete travelers, production logs, and inspection checklists accurately; record lot information, machine settings when required, and process deviations.
- Communicate production status, downtime, and issues during shift handoffs.
- Follow manufacturing instructions, IPC workmanship standards, ESD control procedures, chemical safety requirements, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high-tech manufacturing environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
