PVD Coatings - 1st Shift Machine Operator

California Faucets•Huntington Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

California Faucets is hiring an on-site PVD Coatings Machine Operator at its Huntington Beach, California facility. This full-time, first-shift position operates Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum coating machines under the supervision and direction of the Production Manager. The work includes setting up and monitoring equipment, performing basic maintenance, loading and unloading fixtured components, and entering parameters into a Windows-based PLC. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The stated salary is $21.50. The position works with the Production Department, Cleaning Line, and Quality Control. Under general supervision, the operator follows established procedures for routine work and receives specific instructions on non-routine problems. After adequate training, the operator is accountable for completing a predetermined amount of work per shift. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
Demonstrate urgency and efficiency in tasks.
Have mechanical aptitude and basic machine-shop skills.
Show initiative and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, and persistence.
Adapt and respond flexibly when encountering problems.
Communicate discrepancies to the team leader and solve problems and implement solutions.
Follow instructions and comply with safety regulations, including use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of lift trucks and machinery.
Meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
Be able to work overtime as needed.
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Have hands-on working knowledge of mechanical and computer-controlled machinery.
Be familiar with computer programming and measuring tools.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including walking; using hands to finger; standing for extended periods, including 8 hours or more in a day; reaching below and above shoulder level; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, or crawling; and lifting or carrying 1–50 pounds when necessary.
Have close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 is a plus.
Knowledge of PVD coatings is a plus.
Previous experience with vacuum equipment or a related industry is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain PVD coating machines according to company specifications.
Set up and monitor PVD coating machines and enter parameters into a Windows-based PLC.
Perform basic preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
Maintain and update equipment preventative maintenance logs.
Learn and apply fixturing techniques and orientation requirements for PVD processing.
Provide training assistance to other employees.
Assist with quality assurance and other technical matters.
Handle products and properly fixture components onto racks.
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.