Coating Technician 1 (2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm)
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
We are looking for a Technician I for our Elgin facility . In this role you will set up, operate, and monitor coating equipment used to process a variety of customer products. This position prepares and configures coating chambers, loads and unloads products, enters process parameters, performs required pre-treatment activities, and monitors the coating process to ensure customer specifications are met. The role requires attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making to safely and efficiently manage each coating cycle from setup through completion.
We offer:
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Your Responsibilities:
- Performs production operations to support the manufacturing process.
- Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Must conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.
- Must be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and ask questions if necessary to prevent misunderstanding.
Your Profile:
- Commits to the corporate core values, goals, mission and vision.
- High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
- Able to do prolong standing 9+ hours or more.
- The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required 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.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand eye coordination and the ability to adjust focus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills to include basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets and Access database to complete end of day reports.
- A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
- In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Why Oerlikon:
Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.
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