Coating Technician (2nd or 3rd shift)

Teledyne Technologies • Freeport, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Coating Technician to join their manufacturing facility in Freeport, PA. This role involves working with optical components for thermal imaging cameras and other military products. The technician will learn to clean optics and operate vacuum coating chambers to apply and measure thin film coatings. There will be opportunities for cross-training on multiple machines. The position initially involves 1st shift hours during training, followed by 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum 1-3 years prior experience in a production environment.
• Ability to visually inspect optical components for microscopic defects.
• Ability to handle delicate parts and assist with the cleaning and packing of parts and material.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to use basic shop tools.
• Ability to grip, grasp, and work with hands on product repetitively.
• Willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to follow direction and coaching from others.
• Minimal supervision required.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Handle, clean, and prep optics before and after coating process.
• Prepare tooling and load product for runs.
• Prepare vacuum chambers for coating runs.
• Monitor coating processes and record necessary run parameters.
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Make spectral measurements, as necessary.
• Assist in product recovery processes.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform general housekeeping requirements of a clean room environment.
• Follows appropriate safety and equipment maintenance procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED