Thin Film Coating Technician - ROTATING SHIFT

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Operation of thin film coating and test equipment including:



* Retrieving proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller



* Operate coating equipment according to set parameter and establishing procedures



* Determine evaporation layer end points to high level of accuracy



* By observation and deduction, extract the maximum amount of data from each coating run and document accordingly



* Monitor two high volume coating chambers at one time, while supporting peers in their operations



* Communicate daily activities during quality meetings



* Operate characterization/test equipment and interpret results



* Maintain schedule demands and requirements

Coating Chamber Setup



* Evaluate design requirements and prepare evaporation materials accordingly



* Evaluate evaporation components to assure proper operation requirements



* Change out all worn/dirty components and replace with cleaned or new ones



* Observe and extract the maximum amount of data from each calibration/production run.

Evaluate data from calibration/production runs



* Use calibration equipment to assure proper setup and quality control



* Double check design and run requirements before loading run



* Document log information required for design operations



* Accept responsibility for the quality of the thin film coating process and equipment assigned

Related Job Tasks



* Supporting cleaning area in loading of optical components



* Prepare evaporation material according to procedure



* Maintain inventory controls



* Perform minor maintenance with minimal support



* Take traces between coating runs to verify performance



* Learn nonstandard system operations at a basic level



* Audit personal and peer procedures for process consistency



* Support senior operators in the training of new employees



* Provide engineering support with timely, accurate information



* Attend and participate in daily quality meetings

Education & Experience



* High school graduate or equivalent



* Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills



* Able to work in a demanding, fast-paced production environment



* Able to multi-task and prioritize



* Forward thinker



* Strong attention to detail and quality



* Team-oriented; works well with others in the group



* Excellent interpersonal skills



* Good communication, both verbal and nonverbal



* Must be able to effectively listen and assimilate, present organized trains of thought, assure a timely information exchange with others as required

Working Conditions



* Must be able to work with acids, radioactive materials and other toxic chemicals



* Make-up and perfumes discouraged while working in clean room to prevent contamination

Physical Requirements



* Long periods of standing and/or w...