Precision Masking Technician

South Bay Solutions•Fremont, CA

About The Position

South Bay Solutions is seeking a highly detail-oriented Precision Masking Technician to support its new powder coating operation serving the semiconductor and medical device industries. The technician accurately masks machined metal components before powder coating using a variety of masking materials and techniques. Masking directly affects product quality and customer acceptance, so the role requires patience, creativity, efficiency, and exceptional attention to detail. The position works a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:35 PM. It also involves part preparation, hanging, and packaging as needed, along with maintaining a clean work area using 6S principles. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds, standing throughout the shift, excellent manual dexterity, and color vision sufficient to distinguish masking requirements. Personal protective equipment is used.

Requirements

At least 2 years of masking experience in powder coating, industrial painting, aerospace, or precision metal finishing.
Ability to read blueprints.
Excellent hand dexterity.
High attention to detail.
Experience using high-temperature tapes, silicone plugs, silicone caps, liquid masking, and custom masking fixtures.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Creative problem-solving ability.
Process-improvement mindset.
Time-management skills.
Quality-focused and organized.
Mechanically inclined.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand throughout the shift.
Color vision sufficient to distinguish masking requirements.
Use of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and masking requirements.
Apply high-temperature masking tapes, silicone plugs, caps, discs, and custom masking solutions.
Develop masking techniques for complex geometries.
Protect critical surfaces, threaded holes, sealing surfaces, and precision-machined features.
Verify masking before parts enter the powder-coating process.
Remove masking after curing without damaging coated surfaces.
Inspect completed parts for masking defects.
Maintain masking inventory and recommend new masking products.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce masking time while maintaining quality.
Assist with part preparation, hanging, and packaging as required.
Maintain a clean work area using 6S principles.