Vacuum Coating Technician (2nd Shift)

Job DescriptionVacuum Coating Technician2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am (midnight)Job Title: Vacuum Coating TechnicianDepartment: CoatingReports To: Production Manager Coating OperationsEEO Job Category: TechniciansFLSA: Non-exemptRange: 1Location: OnsiteDate: October 2023Job Summary/Objective:The Vacuum Coating Technician operates and maintains multiple pieces of high-vacuum equipment producing a wide variety of complex optical coatings. They work with a team to optimize output and maximize performance.Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Prepare coating equipment for deposition including but not limited to chemical preparation, media blasting, hardware changes, job selectionOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-vacuum thin film deposition equipment. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct process related issuesSchedule and perform preventative maintenance tasksEvaluate coated optical components for adherence to spectral, cosmetic, and physical specificationsDevelop a working knowledge of thin film optical designsWork with a team of operators and schedulers to optimize output of several vacuum systems by assisting in organizing workload and maintaining equipment for maximum performanceSet up/flip glass substrates for coating using various manual and automated processesInterface with various departments (Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production Control, etc.) to streamline custom manufacturing in a self-directed work team environmentSecondary Responsibilities:Participate in team reviewsPrimary Supervisory Responsibilities:Not applicableCore Competencies:Organizing - Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things doneLearning on the fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learnerTime Management - Uses time effectively and efficientlyPatience - Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before actingProblem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutionsSelf-Development - Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve selfTotal Work Systems - Is dedicated to providing organization or enterprise-wide common systems for designing and measuring work processesWritten Communication - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and stylesWork Environment:Chroma is a fast paced, collaborative, high tech manufacturing environmentWork is performed in a cleanroom which requires wearing a lab coat, hair net, dedicated shoes, gloves and a beard net when applicableThis role regularly uses hand tools and measuring equipment as well as reagent alcoholAlthough noise limits do not exceed OSHA permissible exposure limits, this department is known as a louder work area at ChromaPhysical Demands:Enter data into computer systems and/or produce documents, typically utilizing a computer keyboardClose vision for product inspection and computer workRegular, predictable attendance to meet production demandsAbility to grasp and move very small objectsAbility to sit and/or stand at work station for extended periods of timeAbility to secure equipment, typically by hand or utilizing hand tools that require wrist rotationAbility to activating equipment utilizing a foot pedalAbility to place and retrieve items in overhead bins and access tops of equipment with or without use of a step ladder/platformAbility to accessing drains 6-8 inches from the floor typically by bending, crouching, or sittingAbility to work with hands above head level for up to 15 minutes at a timeAbility to recognize audio alertsAdditional Job Responsibilities for All Employees-Owners:Protects the company by adhering to standards and procedures, participating in safety and security training, being diligent about the handling of company data, and reporting all safety and security concernsLearn and keep yourself informed by asking questions and attending Company meetings, Board meetings, reading corporate emails and communicationAdopt an entrepreneurial attitude to help ensure the Company's success; including innovation, customer focus, problem solving, cost containment and commitment to qualityAdhere to all other responsibilities as defined in the Rights and Responsibilities for All Employee Owners at Chroma Technology found in the Employee HandbookRequired Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:Ability to effectively utilize MS Office Google and emailPreferred Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:High-vacuum, optics or electro-mechanical experienceGeneral background in science/mathematicsManufacturing experienceComfort with computers in a manufacturing environment (Windows, database entry)2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am (midnight)