Coating Technician

Coating Technician – Essential Duties

The primary responsibilities of the IMCO Coating Technician are to ensure that all procedures are followed in the pre‑coat, coating, and post‑coat process to produce properly coated tools according to the processes and quality levels defined. The Coating Technician will perform other duties as assigned and in support of the Production and/or Coating Departments.

• Pre‑coat – assist with initial washing of tools, loading of fixtures for surface‑prep, and final wash before coat.
• Coat – position tool cart in coat machine; run the coat machine.
• Post‑coat/treat – inspect/measure tool adhesion and coating thickness; post‑treat tools; transport tool trays on carts to predetermined areas.
• Routine, preventative maintenance of coating and/or tool wash machine(s).
• Other duties, as requested by the Coating Center Manager or Executive Management.

• High school diploma or GED required. Experience with tool coating processes a plus!
• Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Adequate mathematics skills – a math test will be given.
• Adequate communication skills that allow for proper information exchange (receiving and disseminating information).
• Must follow all safety rules to prevent injury to self and others.

• Must be able to ambulate safely in a manufacturing environment, while pushing a tool cart.
• Must have flexibility of hands and fingers to handle tools and tool trays safely.
• Vision abilities required include close and distance vision, ability to differentiate colors on gauges and blueprints, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift and carry items of varying weight not to exceed 45 lbs.
• Ability to push a coating cart loaded with tools to/from the coat machine (less than 50 feet).

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday thru Friday, 7:00a – 4:00p with two 15‑minute paid breaks and a 1‑hour unpaid lunch. Base rate: $18.50/hour.

• Two medical plan options (one plan is 100% employer‑paid premium)
• Dental Plan with up to $1,750 calendar‑year benefit and benefit rollover
• Vision Plan with annual exam and glasses allowance
• Employer‑Paid Basic Life Insurance (1× annual wage)
• Short‑Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% employer match
• Paid Time Off

The Coating Technician will work in a variety of settings, including a coating center (potential contact with chemicals used for coating tools), a tool wash area (potential contact with cleaners, water, residual oils or dusts), and a production area (contact with natural and synthetic oils, and various grinding dusts). Both areas have moderate noise levels and climate control.

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. does require a background check and drug screen prior to employment.