Optical Coating Technician — Precision Thin‑Film Production

Umicore; Dundee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Holiday allowance

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Umicore Coating Services in Dundee is seeking an Optical Coating Technician to operate thin-film coating equipment and inspect precision optics. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Production Supervisor and involves ensuring high-quality coatings, data collection, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with PC/PLC machinery, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a 37.5-hour week with potential bonuses and a

Qualifications

• Requires initiative and flexible approach to work.
• Good manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand job orders/instructions.
• Experience with operating PC/PLC based machinery.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness of 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate thin-film optical coating machines and equipment.
• Load, unload, and inspect precision optics.
• Scan post-production parts to collect reflection, absorption, and transmission data.
• Conduct environmental performance testing of optics.
• Interpret specification drawings and ensure machine set-up is correct.
• Monitor production to help avoid system failures and coating defects.
• Exceed customer expectations with high quality and yields.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading job orders

PC/PLC machinery operation

Independent work

Teamwork

5S/CI awareness

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Tools

PC/PLC based machinery

Job description

Umicore Coating Services in Dundee is seeking an Optical Coating Technician to operate thin-film coating equipment and inspect precision optics. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Production Supervisor and involves ensuring high-quality coatings, data collection, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with PC/PLC machinery, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a 37.5-hour week with potential bonuses and a