Coating Technician - ROTATING SHIFT

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation of thin film coating and test equipment including: Retrieving proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller
• Operate coating equipment according to set parameters and establish procedures
• Determine evaporation layer endpoints with high accuracy by observation and deduction
• Monitor two high-volume coating chambers simultaneously, supporting peers in their operations
• Communicate daily activities during quality meetings
• Operate characterization/test equipment and interpret results
• Maintain schedule demands and requirements
• Coat chamber setup evaluation and preparation of evaporation materials
• Evaluate evaporation components for proper operation
• Change out worn/dirty components and replace with cleaned or new ones
• Observe and extract maximum data from each calibration/production run
• Evaluate data from calibration/production runs
• Use calibration equipment to ensure proper setup and quality control
• Double-check design and run requirements before loading runs
• Document log information required for design operations
• Accept responsibility for the quality of the thin film coating process and equipment assigned

Related Job Tasks

• Supporting cleaning area in loading of optical components
• Preparing evaporation material according to procedure
• Maintaining inventory controls
• Performing minor maintenance with minimal support
• Taking traces between coating runs to verify performance
• Supporting senior operators in the training of new employees
• Providing engineering support with timely, accurate information
• Attending and participating in daily quality meetings

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills

• 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 skills
• Good communication, both verbal and nonverbal
• Must be able to effectively listen and assimilate
• Present organized trains of thought
• Accurate information exchange with others as required

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing and/or walking (3-4 hours at a time)
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator
• Must be clean shaven
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and stooping required
• May need to utilize step stool or elevated working platform to adjust within coating chamber and to disassemble/reassemble

Safety Requirements

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment physical evaluation associated with wearing a respirator.
• This position must undergo annual physical evaluations associated with respirator use.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE): 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

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.
• Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.