Lead Coating Technician

Rotating Shift

One week of 7am
-3pm:
Mon
-Fri, then a week of 3pm – 11pm:
Mon - Fri, and rotate that schedule every other week.

• Retrieve proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller
• Operate coating equipment according to set parameters 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 and adjust schedule to meet production demands and requirement

• Retrieve proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller
• Operate coating equipment according to set parameters 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 and adjust schedule to meet production demands and requirement

• 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 and reports to engineering
• 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. Accountable for operations directly involved
• Understand quality requirements for each coating run being performed

• Support cleaning area in loading of optical components
• Oversee setup and operation of process equipment
• Maintain inventory controls
• Perform minor maintenance with minimal support
• Take traces between coating runs to verify performance
• Understand nonstandard system operations
• Audit technicians for proper procedures and process consistency
• Train new technicians according to training program and audit regularly.
• Provide engineering support with timely, accurate information
• Lead daily quality meetings
• Assist in employee performance evaluations

• High school graduate with good math or science skills
• 8 years coating or manufacturing experience and/or advanced education preferred
• Bachelor or Technical degree preferred

• 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 and communication skills
• Must be able to effectively listen and assimilate, present organized trains of thought, assure a timely information exchange with others as required
• Ability to train others

• 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

• Long periods of standing and/or walking (3+ hours at a time)
• Must be able to wear a full-face…