Coating Technician

Nesco Resource•Fairport, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coating Technician supports optical manufacturing operations in the coating department in Fairport, NY. The role prepares materials, coordinates production readiness, and maintains accurate system records. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime as needed, and pays $24.50 per hour. The facility is ITAR-controlled, so candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals. Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes are required; no travel is required. The interview process includes a 15–30-minute phone screening followed by a 30-minute onsite panel interview. Nesco Resource offers associates a comprehensive benefits package that includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan encompassing Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in manufacturing, materials coordination, logistics, operations, or production support.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and entering system transactions.
Ability to manage changing priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national due to the facility’s ITAR requirements.
Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or relevant manufacturing/logistics experience.
Experience with MES, ERP, inventory, or warehouse management systems; SAP familiarity is a plus.
Knowledge of material flow, inventory transactions, production scheduling, or material staging.
Experience with optical products, coating operations, or manufacturing environments requiring detailed product traceability.

Responsibilities

Gather, verify, kit, and stage optics, tooling, and packaging materials for scheduled coating work.
Create and update coating chamber runs in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ensuring records reflect current production priorities.
Review material requirements and identify shortages, inventory discrepancies, or missing components before production begins.
Coordinate with planning, inventory control, and shipping to resolve material issues and support production schedules.
Communicate and escalate concerns that could delay production or order fulfillment.
Maintain accurate material transactions and production documentation.
Work with quality and engineering teams to address material, tooling, or process concerns.
Support improvements to material flow, staging, and production preparation.