PVD/CVD Coatings Production Technician

PVD/CVD Coatings Production Technician — Chicago, IL$600 hiring bonus for new team members.Step into a day where precision meets innovation. As a Coatings Production Technician at Ionbond, you’ll help transform customer-owned components for aerospace, automotive, decorative, and industrial use with advanced surface technologies. Your craftsmanship ensures performance, durability, and consistency—every single run.What your day looks likeStart by reviewing work orders and quality criteria, aligning each task to customer specifications and internal production standards.Prepare parts through hands-on steps such as blasting, cleaning, stripping, and fixturing—always handling precision-machined parts with care.Collaborate with machine operators; load and unload customer products into assigned equipment and assist adjacent teams as needed.De-fixture batches after processing and carry out basic visual inspection to confirm results meet quality expectations.Support other production needs and special assignments as required.What you bringBackground in manufacturing or a similar environment (2+ years preferred).Mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting aptitude is a plus.Comfort with manufacturing tools and production equipment.Strong critical thinking and clear communication.Dexterity for careful handling of precision components.Ability to read instructions in English and interpret documents as small as 8-point font.Comfort sitting and/or standing throughout an 8-hour shift.Shifts: Monday–Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.Why IonbondWe’re a growth-focused, innovative service provider in surface preparation and advanced commercial coatings. You’ll find a diverse, team-oriented environment with plenty of room to learn and advance—locally and globally.International and local growth opportunitiesCollaborative culture that prizes innovation and world-class customer serviceCompetitive pay based on experience and educationMedical, dental, and vision with affordable premiums and deductiblesFlexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)Life insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityEmployee assistance programGenerous Paid Time OffTuition reimbursement401(k) Safe Harbor with company matchAbout IonbondIonbond – The Surface EngineersWe deliver advanced coating solutions to aerospace, medical, food-contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell markets. Our portfolio spans hard, low-friction, wear-resistant thin films based on PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies.With 34 coating centers across 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ionbond operates one of the world’s largest coating networks. We are part of the IHI Group, a renowned Japanese industrial consortium.Compensation & Hiring NotesCompetitive compensation aligned with your experience and educational background. New hires are eligible for a $600 hiring bonus.Legal & ScreeningMust be authorized to work in the US and pass a preplacement criminal background check and physical screening.*Applicants may begin on a contingent basis via a staffing service. Conversion to full-time, regular status typically occurs between 90–180 days, dependent on production needs and performance.Ready to build what’s next?If you’re energized by precision work and advanced technology, we’d love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics