Coating Machine Operator

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Coating Machine Operator in Santa Rosa, CA for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Coating Machine Operator will operate production coating equipment, prepare and inspect parts, perform in-process measurements, and support routine machine maintenance. This hands-on role requires production machine experience, mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow detailed operating and safety procedures.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree not required.
• Previous experience working with production machines.
• Experience using hand tools such as hand drills, orbital sanders, and grinders.
• Ability to operate coating equipment or learn coating processes through on-the-job training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to perform data entry, operate computer-controlled equipment, and generate reports.
• Ability to work independently and follow precise instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to process changes.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to wear a respirator and complete required respirator-fit and spirometry testing.
• Ability to remain on feet for approximately 80% of the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 38 lbs. and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to work any listed shift.

Preferred Skills

• Previous coating or related manufacturing experience.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• Strong mechanical or electrical troubleshooting skills.

What You’ll Do

• Operate production coating machines.
• Clean, inspect, and load parts into coating chambers.
• Perform in-process measurements on coated materials.
• Assemble and disassemble coating equipment.
• Perform bead blasting and coating-target changes.
• Use grinders and other small hand tools.
• Support basic equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.
• Move between tasks and production platforms as operational needs change.
• Maintain accurate production and measurement records.
• Perform workplace housekeeping and maintain a safe work area.
• Complete additional production duties as assigned.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Must be available for any of the following schedules:
• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Monday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–11:30 PM.
• Monday–Thursday, 9:00 PM–7:30 AM.
• Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Pay

• $22.00–$27.00 per hour