Process Technician

About the Organization Founded in 1977, Surface Optics Corporation is a leader in advanced imaging systems, scientific instruments, and thin-film vacuum coatings for surface engineering. We serve aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, and energy customers worldwide with innovative solutions including hyperspectral imagers, reflectometers, and precision optical measurement instruments. With over 45 years of experience, we're pioneering cutting-edge technology for the world's most demanding applications.

Summary:

Responsible for cleaning, preparation and operation of assigned vacuum coating chambers. Performs work according to written instructions and training provided by the Manufacturing and Production Managers and Process Engineers. Participates in setup and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment in a clean room environment. Performs in-process and final testing on product. Provides general support within the manufacturing team, including handling, preparation and packaging of incoming and outgoing products.

All work performed within ISO
9001 environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for cleaning, preparation and material loading of the chamber
• Responsible for vacuum chamber electronics operation, monitoring, trouble shooting and maintenance.
• Responsible for the scientific processing of material in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Repairs and maintains Coating Lab and Facility equipment.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of consumable items.
• Assists with packaging and shipping, handling of flight hardware and forklift operation.
• Mandatory attendance for all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate computer skills. Operational level of MS Windows and MS Office required.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in high vacuum thin film coating is desired.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The capability to wear a dust respirator is required. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

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