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Coating Operator

BEST Engineered Surface Tech
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Become a part of a team supporting the medical, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. We are looking for an Operator/Technician to add to our growing team. This role is to provide production and technical services on an as-needed basis based on business circumstances. This person shall be able to run, maintain, and troubleshoot various pieces of process and analysis equipment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Operate critical processing equipment such as vacuum coating systems and their associated support equipment
  • Run experiments and collect data based on written work instructions
  • Debug and offer ideas for processes, assembly instructions, fixtures, and testing
  • Maintain and organize data and documents for processes and testing results
  • Perform validation and verification tests per appropriate instructions including but not limited to the first article inspections, pilot run inspections, and functional tests
  • Complete appropriate database transactions to adequately document production activity
  • Run various pieces of equipment used for coating characterization and failure analysis
  • Perform documented tests, inspections, and quality checks on products as specified
  • Track, mark, and identify products as they make their way through the coating processes
  • Maintenance and upkeep of work environment, including light preventative maintenance of coating chambers and associated equipment
  • Exemplify and embrace our BEST values
  • All other duties, as assigned

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residency is required due to ITAR regulations
  • The ability to communicate on a technical and professional level
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations
  • The ability to work with a diverse culture to help ways to improve processes, quality, and safety
  • The ability to exemplify and embrace our culture of quality, customer service, safety, and team

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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