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Coating Operator @ SPE

Clear Lake, Iowa, USOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Start your career with a team that blends precision, technology, and hands‑on craftsmanship.

Are you mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, and excited about working with advanced coating technologies? Join us as a Coating Operator I, where you'll operate parylene deposition systems and other specialized equipment to help deliver high‑quality coatings for customer‑supplied parts. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical work, problem‑solving, and learning new processes in a clean, safety‑focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Operate parylene deposition systems and related equipment such as vacuum ovens, plasma etchers, tumble coaters, and more.

• Follow Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSPs) and instructions from leadership to ensure consistent, high‑quality results.

• Prepare and process customer parts through steps such as cleaning, masking, fixturing, coating, demasking, and packaging.

• Load machines, monitor equipment during runs, and verify coating thickness using measurement tools.

• Perform routine maintenance and light refurbishing on equipment, including pump oil changes, valve cleaning, and cold trap maintenance.

• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation for quality control and equipment performance.

• Read and interpret customer drawings and engineering specifications.

• Assemble fixtures and handle chemical cleaning and promotion baths safely and correctly.

• Support shipping, receiving, and other operational tasks as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe.

• Set up and operate microblasters when needed.

• Assist with fixturing customer parts for coating.

• Participate in FAA/DOT testing when required.

• Support other departments during peak workloads.

• Follow all plant and corporate safety policies.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.

• Mechanical aptitude and/or previous machine operator experience.

• Ability to read, write, and follow written or verbal instructions in English.

• Strong hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Ability to use measurement tools accurately.

• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems.

• Basic computer skills.

• Helpful but not required: knowledge of parylene or chemistry.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Hands‑on work with advanced coating technologies.

• Opportunities to learn new equipment and processes.

• A supportive team environment with room to grow.

• A role where precision, craftsmanship, and problem‑solving truly matter.

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