Coating Technician

Coherent • Wilsonville, OR

407d • $49,067 - $69,909

About The Position

The Coating Technician position at Coherent Corp. involves working under direct supervision to handle, clean, and load optical substrates into vacuum coating chambers for thin film coatings. The role is critical in ensuring the quality of laser systems and requires adherence to safety and quality standards while performing various tasks related to coating processes.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience or a technical degree.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination and dexterity for working under a microscope.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
• Basic understanding of electronics and chemistry preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in thin-film coating and/or painting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard handling, cleaning, loading, and unloading of tooling fixtures.
• Load optical substrates into vacuum coating chambers for thin film coatings.
• Inspect and clean substrates before and after coating runs.
• Identify non-conformances in materials and select associated tooling per part and job numbers.
• Assist engineering and senior technicians with routine equipment maintenance.
• Lift up to 45 pounds as required.
• Work with tweezers and small hand tools.
• Read, understand, and follow procedures and work instructions.
• Abide by all company safety requirements.
• Work with chemical and cleaning agents.
• Use basic hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Learn other coating processes, such as spraying paint.
• Use software applications in a Windows environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Stability and longevity in employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed