Electronics Coating Technician at PDS in Maple Grove, MN

Direct Hire Opportunity | Maple Grove, MN | ITAR Facility

Pay: Starting at $22-$24/hr plus PTO

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Build Your Career in Electronics Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Electronics Coating Technician to join a leading electronics manufacturing team in Maple Grove, MN. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience coating, inspecting, and handling electronic assemblies in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

We're looking for individuals who bring experience with hand spraying, masking, measuring, inspection, and conformal coating processes, along with the attention to detail required to produce high-quality electronics products. Candidates must be comfortable wearing a respirator while performing coating and spraying operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Mask, mix, and apply conformal coatings and silicone materials to electronic assemblies using hand application methods and automated PVA coating equipment.

• Hand spray electronic boards and assemblies while wearing a respirator and following all safety requirements.

• Inspect coated boards using black light inspection techniques and perform touch-up work as needed to ensure quality and process compliance.

• Apply coatings to flexible assemblies and perform potting operations utilizing Asymtec equipment.

• Read and follow manufacturing work instructions, blueprints, process sheets, and coating specifications.

• Use inspection and measuring tools to verify coating coverage, quality, and compliance with established standards.

• Work closely with Production Leads, Supervisors, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet production priorities.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience.

• Conformal coating experience.

• Experience masking, mixing, hand spraying, coating, painting, finishing, or applying materials in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience hand spraying small assemblies, electronic components, or similarly detailed products.

• Experience using measuring and inspection tools.

• Quality Inspection (QI) experience.

• Experience coating, inspecting, or handling electronic assemblies.

• Ability to read blueprints, process sheets, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

• IPC-610 Certification (required upon hire).

• Must be able to wear a respirator and successfully pass a respirator fit test, medical evaluation, and visual/color acuity examination.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics manufacturing or PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) experience.

• IPC 610 A standards.

• Familiarity with PVA coating systems and automated coating equipment.

• Potting experience using Asymtec or similar equipment.

• Previous experience in a highly regulated, quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Why Join This Team?

• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential.

• Competitive starting pay and paid time off.

• First-shift schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Opportunity to develop specialized skills in advanced electronics manufacturing.

• Team-oriented environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Ready to bring your coating and electronics manufacturing experience to a growing team? Apply today and help produce high-quality electronic products in a precision-driven manufacturing environment.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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