Deposition Technician - Cleanroom & Vacuum Coating

Rigaku Corp.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rigaku Corp. is seeking a Deposition Technician in the Auburn area to operate vacuum deposition systems and related support equipment. The role requires following detailed procedures, handling parts with care, and maintaining cleanroom and process standards.

Training will be provided to develop technical proficiency and safe working habits. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical skills, with preference for prior manufacturing or cleaningroom exposure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Prior manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, automotive supplier, maintenance, fabrication, or mechanically focused work experience preferred.
• Cleanroom, vacuum system, or thin film coating experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum deposition systems and support equipment after training and under established procedures.
• Prepare, handle, load, and unload parts, substrates, fixtures, and tooling with care and consistency.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening, alignment, part setup, fixture cleaning, and simple equipment adjustments.
• Follow run sheets, work instructions, travelers, and visual standards to support repeatable production output.
• Inspect parts for defects, contamination, handling damage, or process concerns and report issues promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Rigaku Corp. is seeking a Deposition Technician in the Auburn area to operate vacuum deposition systems and related support equipment. The role requires following detailed procedures, handling parts with care, and maintaining cleanroom and process standards.

Training will be provided to develop technical proficiency and safe working habits. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic mechanical skills, with preference for prior manufacturing or cleaningroom exposure.