Manufacturing Technician / Coating Department

Coherent Corp.; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp in Budd Lake, NJ, in the Crystal Coating Department, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure cleanliness and readiness of coating tooling for production. You will operate bead blasting, run automated cleaning lines, scrub and dry tools, and assist in restocking consumables to keep coating operations flowing.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, performing quality checks with microscopes, and following safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion.
• Able to see and handle small parts.
• 5+ years in lab or manufacturing env with microscope experience.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods.
• Basic data entry skills.
• Willing to work in a cleanroom and wear proper PPE.
• Exposure to chemicals such as methanol and IPA with minimal handling.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast and clean coating tooling to remove thin film coatings.
• Operate sandblasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure tooling passes through an automated cleaning line.
• Perform scrubbing and drying tasks after cleaning.
• Restock consumables for the coating department.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety protocols.
• Escalate issues to coating team leads as needed.
• Adhere to quality control standards during operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microscope work

Data entry

Cleanroom environment

Repetitive tasks

Team collaboration

Stand/walk for long periods

Manual lifting 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Sandblasting equipment

Automated cleaning line

MRP/ERP software

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician position at Coherent Corp's Budd Lake, NJ Crystal Coating Department offers an opportunity to contribute to the coating process by ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of coating tooling in a high tech machine shop.

The Coating Dept Manufacturing Tech Support, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of our coating operations. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare coating tooling for future use by removing existing thin film coatings through sandblasting and subsequent cleaning processes. This involves operating sandblasting equipment, utilizing automated cleaning lines, and performing additional scrubbing and drying tasks as needed. You will also assist in restocking consumable supplies for the coating department, ensuring a smooth workflow. This role is responsible for maintaining the coat tooling for the coating department cleanroom. This includes bead blasting, running the tools through an automated clean-line, drying the tools & placing them back in their corresponding tool cabinets. Other responsibilities include restocking consumable items, assisting on sapphire packing, and labeling cabinet drawers for new items and tooling.

• Load tooling into bead blaster
• Refill & clean blaster when necessary
• Maintain automated clean-line; replace detergents when necessary, replace filters & clean tanks
• Load optics into fixtures; clean & inspect under a microscope
• Determine if surface quality is fully compliant to specific customer drawings/specifications
• Inspect and final clean per production schedule
• Unload coated crystals from fixtures & inspect surface quality under a microscope per ANSI, Mil standard or ISO.
• Perform reflectivity testing on spectrophotometers or lasers based on product wavelengths
• Enter WO data into MRP system in preparation for shipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion
• Demonstrated ability to see and handle small parts
• 5+ years previous experience in a lab or manufacturing environment, using a microscope
• Must be able to work on repetitive tasks
• Basic data entry skills
• Must be able to stand for up to 45 minutes at a time
• Willing/able to work in a cleanroom environment, fully gowned
• Willing/able to work with minimal exposure to chemicals such as, methanol and IPA

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in an optics manufacturing environment or similar technical training
• Experience in optics cleaning and inspection
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Accurate data entry skills MRP/ERP experience

Responsibilities

• Sandblast and clean coating tooling to remove thin film coatings.
• Operate sandblasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure tooling goes through an automated cleaning line specifically designed for tooling.
• Perform additional scrubbing and drying tasks as required post-cleaning.
• Assist in restocking consumable supplies for the coating department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow health and safety protocols at all times.
• Communicate any issues or concerns to the coating team leads.
• Adhere to the company's quality control standards.
• Work collaboratively with the coating team to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, with a minimum of 30 minutes at a time.
• Physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Experience or willingness to work with detergents and cleaning agents.
• Basic knowledge of sandblasting techniques is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Willingness to undergo training for specific equipment and processes.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant work experience is an asset.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!