Conformal Coat Operator

General Overview

Functional Area:  OPS - Operations
Career Stream:  PRD - Production
Role:  Production 3
SAP Short Name:  PD3
Job Title:  Production Operator 3
Job Code:  PD3-OPS-PRD
Job Level:  Band 03
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Direct

Summary

Hand spray and PVA machine operation of conformal coat or silicone coating on electronic assemblies.  Tape and spray assemblies as required following blueprints and work instructions. Touch up and review of coating requirements. Perform potting requirements for electronic assemblies.

Job Duties

• Obtain tools and materials as may be required to perform the specified task. 
• Mask parts to meet dimensions as called out on blueprint and process sheet.  Per Work Instructions will mix conformal coat or silicone material and spray parts by hand or may load parts and operate PVA machine.  Hand spray will be performed using a respirator and following all safety regulations.
• Pull tape, bake, and use black light for inspection of parts when process is complete. Touch up and review to ensure coatings meet all requirements.
• Hand application of coating on flex assemblies.
• Perform potting process with Asymtec equipment.
• Communicates with Lead, Supervisor, Engineers, Quality and other personnel for priority of assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. 
• Responsible for following all PM’s for conformal coat, silicone room and potting.  Keeps all equipment and work area being used clean and organized. Reports any unsafe equipment or conditions to supervisor immediately.  Exercises care in the use of all company equipment.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and gives no work direction to others.
• Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals.
• Performs other duties as required and may be utilized in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload may dictate.

AbelConn is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100 registered, Nadcap Accredited, NASA-STD-8739 and all job duties are to be performed to support the business in meeting all requirements and documented instructions.  Keep facilities, materials and work area clean and organized, exercising care in their use. Conforms to safety and inspection requirements and takes prompt action to correct problems. Actively seeks continuous improvement.  May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees. Performs other duties as required and may be utilized in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload may dictate.

Job Specifications

• High School education or equivalent, plus one year similar manufacturing experience required. 
• Must be able to read ruler and associated inspection equipment as needed for first article approval.
• Will be required to pass IPC-610 Certification. 
• Follows written and oral instructions, and must be able to read blueprints and process sheets.   

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in sitting, standing, reaching and stooped positions. 
• Job duties require working with and around chemicals and the use of a respirator.
• Hand spraying will require lifting and reaching spray gun weighing 1-10 lbs.  
• Requirements include the employee receiving and passing a respiratory medical evaluation, respirator fit test and training annually to wear a respirator and perform job duties.
• Visual exams are required pre-hire and biennial to confirm visual acuity of 20/20 with or without glasses along with passing a standard color vision exam. 

Notes

AbelConn is a US ITAR facility and positions with AbelConn involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, AbelConn will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.