Coating Optician (2nd Shift) – Precision Optics

AMETEK Inc.; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 61,992,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. (Zygo) in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Coating Optician for 2nd shift to deposit optical coatings on surfaces. The role loads components, operates vacuum chambers, and tests coatings with spectrophotometers and laser-photometers.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of hands-on production experience, strong technical reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. Safety and precision are paramount in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of hands-on production/operations or a working knowledge of mechanics, electronics or vacuum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, written specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
• Organized, conscientious and focused.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication.
• Capable to lift and move up to 70 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Clean optical components and monitor vacuum chamber for the deposition of optical coatings on optical surfaces.
• Load optical components on standard, special or improvised fixtures and place them in vacuum chamber; operate and monitor vacuum chamber for the deposition of metal, anti-reflection, single, polarizing, dielectric, and multi-layer coatings.
• Select, measure, and place the applicable chemicals in vacuum chamber.
• Assist in the creation and revision of optical work instructions.
• Test coatings with spectrophotometers, laser-photometers and interpret, record and file test data.
• Perform periodic chamber cleaning and maintenance such as pump oil changes, feedthrough rebuilding, ionization gauge tube replacement, tool sandblasting, and bearing replacement.
• Remove coatings in various acid baths.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Hands-on production

Mechanics

Electronics

Vacuum systems

Mathematical aptitude

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Team player

Independent work

Data entry

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. (Zygo) in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Coating Optician for 2nd shift to deposit optical coatings on surfaces. The role loads components, operates vacuum chambers, and tests coatings with spectrophotometers and laser-photometers.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of hands-on production experience, strong technical reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. Safety and precision are paramount in this manufacturing environment.