Sr Optical Coater​/Thin Film​/Optical Surfaces - 2nd Shift - Orlando, FL

Description

You will be the Sr Optical Coater for the Optical Components Center (OCC). Our team is responsible for the production of advanced optical components—coatings, polished lenses, prisms, mirrors and test plates.

As the Sr Optical Coater you will apply your expertise to coat, polish, grind and diamond‑turn optical parts while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpret manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specifications to perform coating, polishing, grinding, and diamond‑turning of lenses, prisms, mirrors, shop aids and test plates.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment for single‑ and multi‑layer thin‑film applications, ensuring repeatable thickness and optical performance.
• Perform visual inspections, metrology checks, and document all process parameters and results in electronic tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot coating defects, adjust process variables, and implement corrective actions to sustain quality and yield.
• Support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules and collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, apply their knowledge while using cutting‑edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Experience using hand tools, or precision machining tools.
• The ability to test parts to ensure they meet finished specifications.
• The ability to clean all types of optical elements to specified optical specifications.
• Must have the ability to read and follow written work instructions, schematics and engineering drawings and work effectively in a team environment.
• Due to facility requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Prior experience with optics at the technician level is strongly desired.
• Experience with optical alignment and optical metrology.
• Experience with optical coating.
• Experience with interferometers and spectrometers.
• Experience working as an optician with CNC machines.
• Familiarity with the following items is desired: optical elements, lenses, rough and finish grind flats, mirrors, shop aids, test plates, and special shaped elements.
• Experience with controlling contours, thickness wedge and surface quality.
• Experience with MIL-PRF-13830B and other related Optical MIL specifications.

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Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift: Second