Coating Technician (2nd/3rd Shift) - Optics & Vacuum Coating

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Freeport, PA seeks a Coating Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) to learn cleaning optics and run vacuum coating chambers used to apply and spectrally measure thin film coatings for defense products.

Training on 1st shift with transition to 2nd/3rd shift; responsibilities include loading, monitoring, maintaining chambers, performing spectral measurements, and contributing to continuous improvement in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• 1-3 years prior experience in a production environment.
• Ability to visually inspect optical components for microscopic defects.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs occasionally and handle delicate parts.

Responsibilities

• Handle, clean, and prep optics before and after coating.
• Prepare tooling and load product for runs.
• Prepare vacuum chambers for coating runs.
• Monitor coating processes and record parameters.
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Make spectral measurements as necessary.
• Assist in product recovery processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain clean room housekeeping.
• Follow safety and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Optical inspection

Hand tools use

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum coating chambers

Spectral measurement equipment

Cleaning tools

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Freeport, PA seeks a Coating Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) to learn cleaning optics and run vacuum coating chambers used to apply and spectrally measure thin film coatings for defense products.

Training on 1st shift with transition to 2nd/3rd shift; responsibilities include loading, monitoring, maintaining chambers, performing spectral measurements, and contributing to continuous improvement in a cleanroom environment.