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TAD PGS, Inc.

Conformal Coating Operator

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What they do

A Plating Machine Operator operates and maintains plating or coating machines, including electrolyte processes, to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.

$43,783 / year median in New York

+0% projected growth

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Job Description

We have an outstanding Contract position for aConformal Coating Operatorto join a leading Company located inBinghamton, NY.

Pay Rate:

$20.00

•$24.00 1st

Shift:

Mon

•Fri 7am

•3:30pm The Conformal Coating Operator performs masking, coating, curing, inspection, touch-up, and related processing of electronic assemblies in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and quality standards. This position applies conformal coatings to protect electronic assemblies from environmental conditions while ensuring workmanship, coverage, thickness, and appearance meet established acceptance criteria. The operator must successfully complete required training and maintain certification to perform conformal coating operations.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Apply conformal coatings to printed circuit boards, assemblies, and electronic products in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, process specifications, and customer requirements.

+ Perform masking and demasking operations to protect designated areas from coating application.

+ Prepare approved coating materials, tools, fixtures, and equipment according to established procedures.

+ Operate conformal coating equipment, spray systems, curing ovens, ventilation systems, and associated process equipment.

+ Apply acrylic, polyurethane, or other approved coating materials using manual or automated processes.

+ Verify coating coverage, thickness, and workmanship using visual inspection, magnification, ultraviolet light inspection, and applicable acceptance criteria.

+ Perform touch-up, rework, and coating repairs as authorized by process documentation.

+ Follow required curing profiles, drying times, material controls, and handling requirements.

+ Read and interpret manufacturing routers, engineering documentation, work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements.

+ Identify nonconforming conditions and promptly report quality concerns to supervision, Engineering, or Quality.

+ Maintain accurate production records and process documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.

+ Accurately enter production data, inspection results, process parameters, and material usage manually and in computer-based systems.

+ Handle electronic assemblies in accordance with ESD, contamination-control, and product-handling requirements.

+ Maintain required conformal coating training and certification.

+ Support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

+ Must have previous related Conformal Coating experience

+ Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

+ Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical documents, drawings, and specifications.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

+ Basic computer and data-entry skills with the ability to maintain complete and accurate records.

+ Ability to successfully complete required conformal coating training and certification.

+ Ability to visually identify coating coverage, defects, and workmanship characteristics.

+ Knowledge of manufacturing, safety, and quality practices.

+ Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining quality and accuracy.

+ Strong visual inspection, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

+ Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to safely handle chemicals, solvents, and coating materials while following applicable requirements.

+ Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and process discipline.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, coating, painting, or a related manufacturing operation.

+ Experience with conformal coating materials and processes.

+ Experience inspecting electronic assemblies to IPC or similar workmanship standards.

+ Familiarity with ESD-controlled manufacturing environments.

+ Experience using manufacturing execution systems, ERP systems, or electronic production records.

+ IPC certification or related electronics manufacturing training. This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered. Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.

com/candidate-privacy/orhttps:

//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance