Evening Optical Coatings Technician for Lenses

IDEX Health & Science, LLC; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 37,500 - 56,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) in West Henrietta, NY, is seeking a Coating Technician to support the Lens Coating team. You will assist in applying thin film coatings to lenses, prisms, and optical components in vacuum chambers.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to work in an ITAR‑registered facility. Shift adherence and a team‑oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent, and 1‑2 years of relevant optical coating work experience or 2+ years of working in an optics or photonics field/manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and work ethic.
• Very good manual dexterity.
• Capable of standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 – 45 lbs. as needed.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Capable of working in an ITAR registered facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and meet daily production goals, and elevate issues and concerns that affect meeting the goal as they arise.
• Work with members of engineering and leadership to achieve and align on a common goal.
• Identify and raise safety or quality issues to the appropriate parties.
• Recognize and tag non‑conforming material to be further inspected by the quality department.
• Train on and use in‑house testing/tracking software.
• Learn basic chamber maintenance, metrology, and operate a manual coating platform.

Skills

Optical coating experience

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) in West Henrietta, NY, is seeking a Coating Technician to support the Lens Coating team. You will assist in applying thin film coatings to lenses, prisms, and optical components in vacuum chambers.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to work in an ITAR‑registered facility. Shift adherence and a team‑oriented mindset are essential.