Coating Technician

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Base pay range: $20.37/hr - $27.51/hr.

Job Description: Operation of automated thin film coating chambers. Follows manufacturing processes and maintains SPC charts as appropriate. Follows coating recipes using correct deposition requirements. Maintains one or more coating chambers through proper setup, foil/target changes, operational modes and miscellaneous setup maintenance. Monitors deposition data, relaying abnormalities to Manager, Engineering, or Maintenance. Works as a team player supporting all shift work activities.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Detect and resolve probable errors typically confined to a single department or production phase.
• Collaborate with multiple departments.
• 2 to 5 years manufacturing experience and/or advanced education, plus 2-3 years of coating manufacturing experience.
• Experience with precision measurement methods and systems.
• Ability to read and understand process procedures and work instructions.
• Follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Experience with networked PC‑based computer systems (spreadsheets, Email, MRP systems).
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Achieve results independently or with others.
• Recommend and implement improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading and math skills.

Skills:

• Work in a demanding production environment involving multitasking, forward thinking, and attention to detail.
• Detailed observational and technical skills during cleaning, coating, and scanning stages.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Handle multiple priorities involving external and internal demands.
• Excel in a cross‑organizational, cross‑cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency.
• Promote Coherent Worldwide values:
  Customer First;
  Honesty and Integrity;
  Open Communications;
  Teamwork;
  Continuous Improvement and Learning;
  Manage by the “Facts”; A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace.

Working Conditions:

• Good working conditions; occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat, etc.
• Constant normal mental and visual demand; manual coordination for over 50% of the time.

Safety Requirements: All employees are required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities: May be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust.
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas.
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone.
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8.

U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About Us: Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies:
We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team: II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company offering careers across California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in atmospheric sensing, imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems.

Senior Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology;
Industries:
Defense & Space