Mission-Critical Optical Coating Technician — 2nd Shift

Attalon, Inc.; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Murrieta, CA is seeking an Optical Coating Technician II for the 2nd shift.

You will apply thin-film coatings to precision optical substrates in a cleanroom, ensuring quality and reliability for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include following work instructions, preparing vacuum coating chambers, loading optics, monitoring deposition, inspecting finished components, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in optics, coating, cleanroom, or thin-film deposition.
• Ability to handle fragile components with precision and care.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow written and electronic work instructions, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Handle and clean delicate optical surfaces using chemical and mechanical processes.
• Inspect optics for cleanliness and contamination removal prior to coating.
• Prepare and operate vacuum coating chambers, including cleaning, foiling, sandblasting, and installing system components.
• Load optics into tooling or fixtures for coating and monitor deposition parameters during production.
• Unload coated optics and inspect for quality and physical integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to meet daily production goals.
• Report issues promptly and maintain adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Complete required training on time and with proficiency.

Skills

Optics

Coating

Cleanroom

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum coating systems

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Murrieta, CA is seeking an Optical Coating Technician II for the 2nd shift.

You will apply thin-film coatings to precision optical substrates in a cleanroom, ensuring quality and reliability for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include following work instructions, preparing vacuum coating chambers, loading optics, monitoring deposition, inspecting finished components, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance and quality teams.