Precision Cleaning Technician

Coherent•Saxonburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Precision Cleaning Technician performs established cleaning techniques and inspections to ensure optical quality standards are met. The role involves using appropriate tools for clear apertures, documenting and labeling accurately, prioritizing parts for production runs, maximizing tooling efficiency, qualifying tools for defects, and reviewing engineering notes for standard and nonstandard specifications. The technician also supports utility duties, keeps the work area clean and professional, provides real-time feedback to Coating operators, and communicates issues to engineers and supervisors. Work takes place in a clean room within a manufacturing plant. The position involves hazardous and radioactive materials and requires compliance with department procedures and site and corporate EHS standards. Makeup and perfumes are not permitted in the clean room to prevent contamination. Employees may also be responsible, depending on location, for executing and maintaining applicable quality and environmental management standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
General knowledge of safety protocols and equipment operation.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards and strict safety protocols.
Basic understanding of computer equipment, common instruments, laboratory equipment, and mechanical tools.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic issues.
Strong aptitude for learning complex technical processes and safety procedures.
Due to ITAR compliance, must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work with acids and other toxic chemicals.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, including 3 or more hours at a time.
Ability to bend, stoop, carry items with both hands, and reach.
Good vision, with or without corrective lenses, to read paperwork and drawings and inspect optics.
Good manual dexterity and ability to use both hands with tactile sensitivity to handle delicate optics, operate precision tooling, and manipulate instruments such as tweezers.

Nice To Haves

Vocational, trade school, or technical certificate.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Relevant experience in thin film cleaning or a similar field.
Some knowledge of general chemistry.

Responsibilities

Execute established cleaning techniques and conduct thorough inspections to ensure compliance with optical quality standards.
Report process anomalies and monitor yield rates.
Use appropriate tools for clear apertures.
Ensure accuracy in documentation and labeling.
Prioritize parts for production runs and maximize tooling efficiency.
Qualify tools for defects and review engineering notes for standard and nonstandard specifications.
Support utility duties and maintain a clean, professional work area.
Provide real-time feedback to Coating operators and communicate issues to engineers and supervisors.
Follow department procedures for handling hazardous and radioactive materials and comply with site and corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards.