Thin Film Coating Technician II

Thorlabs•Newton, NJ

3h•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Thorlabs is seeking a Thin Film Coating Technician II to join their manufacturing team. This role involves working with a team to produce Photonics products, with opportunities for assistance from experienced members. The position entails functions such as kitting, operating machines, and performing in-process measurements. While based in Newton, NJ, occasional duties at other Thorlabs locations may be required. The role requires the ability to work in a production area with medium difficulty processes and involves preparing raw materials, performing daily machine maintenance, and operating thin film coating vacuum deposition equipment using technologies like resistive, electron beam, ion assist, and sputtering. Responsibilities also include measuring parts using metrology devices, troubleshooting issues, assisting with training, cross-training in multiple production areas, handling and cleaning specialty optics and components, sorting and counting parts, examining parts for defects, understanding technical drawings and work instructions, maintaining records in the Manufacturing Database, participating in Continuous Improvement efforts, and complying with safety programs and maintaining a clean work area. All positions are responsible for meeting company standards for quantity and quality, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience and related technical education.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and comply with high quality standards.
Good work ethic.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.
Basic mathematic knowledge.
Proficient in basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Able to work in a production area with medium degree of difficulty processes.
Prepare raw materials and work for processing.
Perform daily maintenance and upkeep of assigned machines in area.
Intermediate operation to load, unload, and operate thin film coating vacuum deposition equipment.
Utilization of such technologies as resistive, electron beam, ion assist, and sputtering to work on glass and crystal materials to produce coatings such as anti-reflection, beamsplitters, mirrors, and filters.
Visual, optical, and mechanical measurement of parts using metrology devices such as hand tools, microscopes, spectrophotometers, FTIRs, and transmission setups.
Highlight issues and participate in troubleshooting efforts.
Assist with training less experienced team members.
Cross trains to be able to work in multiple production areas.
Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components.
Sort and count parts and materials.
Examine parts and materials for defects.
Must be able to understand written work instructions and technical drawings for a wide range of products to properly manufacture the final product to the highest of quality standards with a goal of zero scrap or rework.
Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database.
Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts.
Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.