Optics Coating Operator

About the role

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking an Optics Coating Operator to join their precision Middlefield Optics team. Your responsibilities will include cleaning optical components, loading them onto fixtures, operating and monitoring vacuum chambers, selecting and placing chemicals, testing coatings, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Clean optical components and monitor vacuum chamber for the deposition of optical coatings on optical surfaces.
• Load optical components on standard, special or improvised fixtures and place them in vacuum chamber.
• Operate and monitor vacuum chamber for the deposition of metal, anti-reflection, single, polarizing, dielectric, and multi-layer coatings.
• Select, measure, and place the applicable chemicals in vacuum chamber.
• Assist in the creation and revision of optical work instructions.
• Test coatings with spectrophotometers, laser-photometers and interpret, record and file test data.
• Perform periodic chamber cleaning and maintenance such as pump oil changes, feedthrough rebuilding, ionization gauge tube replacement, tool sandblasting, and bearing replacement.
• Remove coatings in various acid baths.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations or a working knowledge of one or more: mechanics, electronics or vacuum systems
• Solid mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, written specifications, and verbal instructions
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving
• Able to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities
• Organized, conscientious and focused
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
• Capable to lift and move up to 70 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
• Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset
• Resilient, resourceful and responsive

Qualifications

• The ability to follow prescribed safety rules and regulations

Skills

• Hands-on production manufacturing/operations
• Working knowledge of mechanics, electronics or vacuum systems
• Solid mathematical aptitude
• Reading and interpreting complex technical drawings, written specifications, and verbal instructions
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Collaboration and problem-solving
• Independent work and flexibility
• Organization, conscientiousness, and focus
• Basic computer skills
• Lifting and moving capabilities
• Safety-first mindset
• Resilience, resourcefulness, and responsiveness

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement (401k)
• Paid time off programs

Pay

Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Retirement (401k)
• Paid time off programs

Contact Information

We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us! For more information, please contact [Contact Information].