PVD Coatings - 1st Shift Machine Operator
About The Position
California Faucets is hiring an on-site PVD Coatings Machine Operator at its Huntington Beach, California facility. The role operates Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum coating machines under the supervision and direction of the Production Manager. Work includes setting up and monitoring equipment, performing basic maintenance, entering parameters into a Windows-based PLC, and loading and unloading components to support production flow. The operator also handles product fixturing, checks the quality of parts and coating processes, troubleshoots potential machine failures, and monitors process-gas supplies. The position works under general supervision, following established procedures for routine work and receiving specific instruction on non-routine problems. After adequate training, the operator is accountable for completing a predetermined amount of work per shift. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires interaction with the Production Department, Cleaning Line, and Quality Control. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- A sense of urgency and efficiency in all tasks.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic machine-shop skills.
- Initiative and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, and persistence.
- Adaptability and flexibility when encountering problems; ability to communicate discrepancies to a team leader, solve problems, and implement solutions.
- Ability to follow instructions and comply with safety regulations, including use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of lift trucks and machinery.
- Ability to meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Hands-on working knowledge of mechanical and computer-controlled machinery.
- Familiarity with computer programming and measuring tools.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience performing similar work in a related field such as manufacturing or a machine shop is preferred.
- Experience in a vacuum coating field.
- Knowledge of PVD coatings.
- Previous experience with vacuum equipment or a related industry is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain PVD coating machines according to company specifications.
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and maintain and update equipment PM logs.
- Learn and apply fixturing techniques and orientation requirements for proper PVD processing.
- Provide training assistance to other employees.
- Assist with quality assurance and other technical matters.
- Fixture products onto racks and load and unload fixtured components from coating machines to maintain production flow.
- Perform quality control of uncoated and coated parts and deposition processes.
- Troubleshoot potential machine failures.
- Support the engineering team.
- Monitor and ensure the availability of appropriate process-gas supplies.
- Raise machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support.
- Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
