Technician (F-S 7:00am-7:30pm)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Coating Technician for our Wixom, MI facility. In this role you will work in a self-directed capacity in a changing environment. This role involves learning to operate and perform daily checks on all coating‑related equipment to standards including coating, degassing, cleaning, blasting, and stripping systems. The technician will rely on their training and experience to make informed decisions throughout both front‑end and back‑end processing. These responsibilities are central to ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production operations.

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.
• 12 paid company holidays 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:

• Interact with customers and co-workers in a ‘customer-friendly’ manner.
• Keep 6S on track.
• Basic SAP operation (post operations and checking orders)
• Fixturing tools for loading batches (prepare the batches according to standard)
• De-fixture Load
• Perform fixtures maintenance according with the Standards.
• Clean, and store used fixtures (keeping them under properly maintenance)
• Read and fill in task log as needed (PCC’s or batch information)
• Operate, daily checks and Changeover Stripping system.
• Operate, daily checks and Changeover Blasting Machine (pre and post treatment processes)
• Support service tech when requested.

Your Profile:

• High School graduate or GED
• Must be able to work Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm).
• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 44lbs.
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.
• Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission, and vision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• Good Attendance.
• Basic technical knowledge

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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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Agencies

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.