Conformal Coating Operator

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Conformal Coating Operator to join a leading Company located in Binghamton, 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 whileensuring workmanship, coverage, thickness, and appearance meet established acceptance criteria.The operator must successfullycomplete 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 toestablished 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 successfullycomplete 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 followingapplicable 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, andaffordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.