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Machine Operator We are looking for a Machine Operator for our Lake Orion facility. In this role you will responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Coating Machines. The Main responsibility is to prepare the coating system, load, unload the chamber, change the magnetic systems and input process parameters in the operator screen. This Individual will pre-treat a variety of customer products using standardized methods to prepare products for coating. Person will use analytical thinking and a high degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications. As part of his/her regular responsibilities, this person will make critical processing decisions, to initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads. We offer: Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following: • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong. • Excellent Dental and Vision coverage. • Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. • 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals. • Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us! • Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing. • 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. • 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance • Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day! Your Responsibilities: • Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment. • Optimize the daily use of production equipment. • Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions. • Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns. • Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance. • Learn new skills and Crosstrain into various departments. • Operating and maintaining coating equipment according to specifications. • Minimizing equipment downtime through preventative maintenance procedures. • Learning fixturing and defixturing techniques. • Maintaining and updating equipment records. • Assisting with quality assurance and other technical matters as required. Your Profile: • High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience. • Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission and vision. • 2-4 years of previous experience in HVAC, carpentry, automotive/industrial equipment repair, or construction preferred . • Knowledge of cutting tools (e.g., drills, etc.) • Previous experience with coating techniques, blasting, or plating strongly desired. • Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative. • Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 30lbs. • Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented. • Must be able to lift 30lbs. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required. Why Oerlikon: Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life. join oerlikon #joinourteam Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success! About us Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024. Equal Opportunity Employment Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights. If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third-party vendor/agency requests. Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Agencies Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Follow Oerlikon: Entity code: *EQOB Information at a Glance Job Information Posting Start Date: 4/6/26 ID: 103717 Job Location: Lake Orion, MI, USA Posting Start Date: 4/6/26 Site (Posting Location): Orion Township Job Title: Machine Operator Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. © Copyright 2025 OC Oerlikon Management AG × When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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