2nd Shift Technician: Thin Films & Deposition

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

PTO and Sick Time

11 holidays per year

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

Ascent is seeking a skilled technician for the 2nd shift, 2pm–10pm (with training on day shift 8–5). You will operate vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, perform routine maintenance, and work with engineers to optimize tool performance.

You will handle parts tracking, inventory, and safety procedures, including hazardous waste handling with PPE. This role offers growth within a growing manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to SOPs and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation and sustaining of equipment; including vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, and/or wet chemical deposition equipment.
• Work closely with process engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and management to ensure proper tool performance.
• Provide cross-team support as requested by management.
• Parts tracking and inventory control to achieve maximum uptime.
• Analyze tool data log activities and make recommendations in collaboration with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Safety team to ensure regulatory compliance of tool.
• Support the handling of hazardous waste material in accordance with federal, state and local regulations; individuals will be trained (upon hire and annually) for the requirements of safe handling and proper disposal of any material deemed to be hazardous and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ascent is seeking a skilled technician for the 2nd shift, 2pm–10pm (with training on day shift 8–5). You will operate vacuum deposition and sputtering tools, perform routine maintenance, and work with engineers to optimize tool performance.

You will handle parts tracking, inventory, and safety procedures, including hazardous waste handling with PPE. This role offers growth within a growing manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to SOPs and process controls.