Thin Film Coating Maintenance Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Ensures equipment is operating properly by performing preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades to provide minimal equipment downtime or loss of production


* Completes assigned preventative maintenance tasks on schedule according to performance standards


* Understands project requirements and works to complete task with a high level of quality and workmanship in a timely manner


* Maintains coating system operation components to a high level of performance with minimal or no downtime


* Regularly and effectively communicates activities and projects to supervisor


* Assists in the development and upgrade of process equipment


* Stays abreast of new methods and procedures learning new skills as needed and makes recommendations to improve processes and/or equipment


* Monitors equipment operations to maintain proper operation levels of performance.

Repairs and replaces as needed.


* All electrical equipment and controls work appropriately with minimal downtime


* All related maintenance and/or repairs are documented in the proper logs and spreadsheets


* Develop necessary skills to repair compressors, cryo pumps, e-beam guns and other specialized coating equipment

Education & Experience


* Associates or technical degree in a mechanical field preferred or equivalent work experience


* 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance position

Skills


* Must be able to understand and operate all coating equipment


* Must work well with all operators, supervisors and engineers to support customer needs


* Listens and responds to issues and concerns presented by the department


* Skilled in all mechanical applications including electric, plumbing, welding/sottering, metal working, mechanical tools, test instruments and general repairs


* Proficient use of MS office programs


* Strong "hands on" mechanical abilities


* Must communicate with various operators, vendors, suppliers, and engineers


* Requires flexibility in work schedule including extended hours, weekends, holidays and cell phone coverage as necessary to support a 24/7 operation


* Good understanding of high vacuum practices


* Requires high concentration levels with high attention to detail

Working Conditions

Generally, in a clean room environment

Works with small to large equipment, high voltage and exposure to low level radioactive materials and other hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements


* Must be able to wear a full-face respirator.

Must be clean shaven

At a minimum, you must include the following:


* Standing (6 hours per day)


* Lifting (50 lbs.)


* Pushing/Pulling (100 lbs.)


* Sitting (2 hours per day)

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and COHERENT Corporate EHS standards.

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical evaluation associated with wearing a respirator.

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