Coating Technician

Location: Leicestershire

Coating Technician
Optical Component Manufacturing Industry
Precision Coating or Laboratory Experience Essential
Leicester, LE8
Mon-Fri - Mornings and Afternoons
Up to £45k per annum, Holiday and Pension
  
Are you an experienced Optical Coating Technician or Lab Technician and looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on…
  
Our established client designs and manufactures high-performance optical components, from prototype to volume production. They are looking for technicians with experience in coating precision components to join their growing team.

Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas.

The Role of Optical Coating Technician
 
To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements
Run numerous processes on a minimum of 2 coating plants in the department successfully, and the appropriate paperwork/route sheets correctly
Operate thin film coating chambers
Measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers
Identify potential coating problems ‘in process’ and take appropriate corrective action
Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat
Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc
Identify potential problems with the coating plant / measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff
Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures as required    
Key Candidate Requirements - Lab Technician
 
A good understanding of optical manufacturing
Experience operating thin film coating chambers, or similar, in a lab environment
Possess the ability to identify and carry out routine preventative maintenance of critical process control features
Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or “A” level
Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word
The ability to analyse situations and results (reasoning ability and logical thought)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent mechanical skills
A team player, as well as the ability to work independently
Having an eye for detail    
Package and Benefits
 
Mon-Fri - Mornings and Afternoons
Salary depending on skills and experience
Shift allowance of 20% paid on afternoon shifts
Company Pension
Holiday package
In-house training and company support structure  
Interested?

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