AR Coating Technician

Elevate Digital Optics•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The AR Coating Technician is responsible for producing high-quality anti-reflective coated ophthalmic lenses while maintaining production schedules, equipment performance, clean-room standards, and quality expectations. This position prepares lenses, operates AR coating equipment, performs inspections, and ensures products meet Elevate Digital Optics' quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills
Reliable attendance
Employees working in the AR department are required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while inside the clean-room environment.
Employees must wash or sanitize hands before entering the clean room.
Employees must properly don and remove PPE.
Employees must replace contaminated or damaged PPE immediately.
Employees must keep food, drinks, tobacco products, perfumes, lotions, lint-producing items, and unnecessary personal items out of the clean room.
Employees must follow all clean-room entry and exit procedures.
Stand for extended periods
Lift up to 30 pounds
Frequent reaching, bending, and repetitive hand movements
Ability to visually inspect small cosmetic defects

Nice To Haves

Optical laboratory experience
AR coating or vacuum coating experience
Ophthalmic lens manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Prepare, inspect, clean, and mount lenses for AR coating.
Operate Satisloh 380 AR chambers, Schneider USC-150 wash system, EBC-900 equipment, degas ovens, and related equipment.
Monitor coating cycles and production schedules.
Perform daily equipment startup, shutdown, cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance.
Inspect coated lenses for scratches, pits, pinholes, stains, contamination, coating adhesion, color consistency, and cosmetic defects.
Maintain accurate production records.
Meet productivity goals while minimizing remakes and waste.
Work closely with Surface, Finishing, Shipping, and Quality departments.
Cross-train and assist other departments as needed.
Maintain strict clean-room standards at all times.
Follow gowning and de-gowning procedures.
Help maintain a contaminant-free environment.
Report contamination concerns or equipment issues immediately.
Assist with daily clean-room housekeeping and organization.
Understand that cleanliness directly impacts coating quality and customer satisfaction.
Wash or sanitize hands before entering the clean room.
Properly don and remove PPE.
Replace contaminated or damaged PPE immediately.
Keep food, drinks, tobacco products, perfumes, lotions, lint-producing items, and unnecessary personal items out of the clean room.
Follow all clean-room entry and exit procedures.
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Follow all SOPs.
Meet production and quality expectations.
Minimize remakes and waste.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and integrity.