Dayshift AR Coating Technician

Elevate Digital Optics•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The AR Coating Technician produces high-quality anti-reflective coated ophthalmic lenses while maintaining production schedules, equipment performance, clean-room standards, and quality expectations. The role prepares, operates, and inspects lenses and coating equipment to ensure products meet Elevate Digital Optics' quality standards. It works with the Surface, Finishing, Shipping, and Quality departments and may assist or cross-train in other departments. The position is based in a clean-room manufacturing environment and requires compliance with clean-room entry, gowning, PPE, and housekeeping procedures. Employees use production equipment and approved cleaning chemicals in a temperature-controlled facility with moderate noise. The role offers potential advancement to Senior Technician, Lead Technician, Production Supervisor, or other leadership positions for employees demonstrating strong performance, leadership, and technical proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail.
Mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Reliable attendance.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, and perform repetitive hand movements.
Ability to visually inspect small cosmetic defects.
Ability to follow clean-room and PPE procedures.

Nice To Haves

Optical laboratory experience.
AR coating or vacuum coating experience.
Ophthalmic lens manufacturing experience.
Organized, with strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, time management, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Commitment to quality and ability to recognize cosmetic defects.

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.
Follow clean-room gowning, de-gowning, entry, and exit procedures and maintain a contaminant-free environment.
Report contamination concerns or equipment issues immediately.
Assist with daily clean-room housekeeping and organization.
Wear required PPE, replace contaminated or damaged PPE, and keep prohibited items out of the clean room.
Follow SOPs and meet production and quality expectations.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and excellent attendance and punctuality.