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Coating Operator

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.

Clear Lake, WI 54005 • 8/22/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Start your career with a team that blends precision, technology, and handson craftsmanship.

Are you mechanically inclined, detailoriented, 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 highquality coatings for customersupplied parts. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical work, problemsolving, and learning new processes in a clean, safetyfocused 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, highquality 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 handeye 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
  • Handson 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 problemsolving truly matter.