Advanced Manufacturing | Engineering-Focused Career
Interested in engineering but prefer solving real-world manufacturing problems?
This is a hands-on technical role for individuals who enjoy engineering concepts, problem-solving, and precision manufacturing. You don't need an engineering degree, but you should have the curiosity, aptitude, and desire to understand how advanced manufacturing processes work.
Whether you've completed engineering coursework, studied engineering technology, or simply have a strong mechanical aptitude, we'll teach you the science behind advanced PVD coating systems and help you develop into a technical manufacturing professional.
What You'll Do
As a Coating Technician, you'll own the coating process from setup to completion while ensuring every job meets our quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Operate and monitor multiple PVD coating systems.
- Select approved coating recipes and verify process parameters.
- Prepare, fixture, and load precision components for optimal coating performance.
- Monitor coating runs and recognize abnormal process conditions.
- Perform advanced inspections using precision measurement equipment.
- Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain reactor readiness.
- Mentor Production Associates and support technical training across the shop.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure customer requirements are met.
What We're Looking For
Ideal candidates may have completed coursework in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. A degree is not required—technical curiosity and a desire to learn are.
- Dependable and committed to showing up every day.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong mechanical aptitude.
- Able to read and follow technical work instructions.
- Positive team players who enjoy helping others succeed.
Why DCT?
At DCT, Coating Technicians are trusted technical professionals—not simply machine operators.
You'll receive hands-on training in:
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating technology
- Vacuum systems and reactor operation
- Precision fixturing
- Surface preparation
- Process troubleshooting
- Metrology and inspection
- Lean manufacturing
- Continuous improvement
Many of our technical leaders began their careers on the production floor. We promote from within whenever possible and invest in employees who want to grow.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and with shift differential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-matching IRA
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
- Modern equipment and advanced technology
If you're ready to build a career—not just work another manufacturing job—we encourage you to apply.
Dayton Coating Technologies (Dayton, Ohio) Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What interests you most about this position?
- At Dayton Coating Technologies, employees are cross-trained and expected to support multiple production areas as business needs change. How do you feel about working in an environment where learning new skills and helping teammates is part of the job?
- Have you ever started coursework toward an engineering or technical degree or certification? If yes, what was the field of study? (Degree completion is not required.)
- When equipment isn't performing as expected how would you describe your typical approach?
Work Location: In person
