Conformal Coating Technician

About the job

The Conformal Coating Technician prepares, masks, coats, cures, and inspects printed circuit

board assemblies (PCBAs) to ensure product quality and compliance with manufacturing

standards.

We're looking for someone who

● Has 1–3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA production, or operating

chemical coating equipment

● Can read assembly drawings, work instructions, and router travelers

● Understands IPC-A-610, IPC-CC-830, or related quality standards

● Has strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for precision work

● Is comfortable operating automated coating equipment, manual spray systems, and curing

ovens

● Follows safety procedures and is able to wear required personal protective equipment

(PPE), including respirators and gloves, when working with chemicals and solvents

● Works well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What you'll do

● Prepare printed circuit board assemblies for conformal coating by masking sensitive

components, connectors, switches, and test points

● Apply and remove masking materials, including tape, dots, and liquid latex

● Set up and operate automated selective coating systems and manual spray equipment

● Operate UV and thermal curing ovens to properly cure coated assemblies

● Inspect completed boards using UV blacklights, microscopes, and other inspection tools to

identify coating defects

● Perform touch-ups and rework to correct coating skips, bubbles, voids, or thin coverage

● Clean and maintain coating equipment, including spray nozzles, valves, and ventilation

filters

● Follow work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures throughout the coating

process

● Document production activities and communicate quality concerns to supervisors

Physical requirements

● Must be able to perform repetitive hand and finger movements for detailed assembly work

● Must be comfortable standing for up to 8 hours per day

● Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, and safety glasses

● Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

● Must have the ability to distinguish fine details and inspect components under

magnification or UV lighting