Optical Coating Technician III (2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm)

Under minimal supervision, the Optical Coating Tech III follows written Standard Manufacturing Procedures and detailed Work Instructions to process a variety of optics through coating operations.

This position will be hired to work on 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, the Optical Coating Tech III follows written Standard Manufacturing Procedures and detailed Work Instructions to process a variety of optics through inspection, cleaning, loading/unloading, and operation of coating equipment.

The assigned optics is generally not large or fragile but can be easily damaged if not carefully handled following meticulous protocol.

This is a 2nd shift position (2:00pm-10:30pm).

The work includes such as:


* Clean optical surfaces utilizing a variety of chemical and mechanical means.


* Inspect optics to assure complete removal of all surface residue and particulates.


* Utilizing scratch and dig standards and designated reticles, assure no rejectable physical damage is present.


* Load optics into designated tooling or fixtures in preparation for coating.


* Unload coated optics and re-inspect for coating quality and to assure that no physical damage has occurred.


* Prevent or correct deficiencies in surface quality and workmanship.


* Operation of coating equipment that applies coating onto optics.


* Primarily coats standard and some engineering coating designs on optical substrates.


* Performs support functions to keep the equipment and process running effectively.


* Timely and accurate completion of defined documentation and entry of data into established databases.

Education & Experience


* High School Diploma / GED or equivalent related experience.


* Typically requires a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience; broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience.

May require vocational or technical education.


* Demonstrates proficiency in vacuum systems and optical coatings.

Skills


* Mathematical Skills


* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


* Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs


* Language Skills
+ Effective verbal communication.


* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard Manufacturing Procedures, Work Instructions and equipment operating manuals.


* Reasoning Ability


* Ability to comprehend and apply common sense understanding sufficient to carry out instructions in written, oral and diagram form.


* Demonstrated ability to properly and consistently handle optics and windows without causing damage


* Demonstrates basic understanding of the coating process

Working Conditions


* The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

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