Optical Coating Technician

Apollopros; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollopros in Richardson, TX is seeking an Optical Coating Technician to join the second shift onsite. Shift hours are 1:00pm–10:30pm, with a 9/80 schedule and off every other Friday.

On‑the‑job training will occur on the first shift (6:00am–3:30pm) for about 4–6 months. The role involves operating coating equipment, maintaining chambers, performing quality checks, and recording run data with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with production equipment/hardware and/or test equipment.
• Experience using a computer and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical coating processes and deposition equipment.
• Maintain chambers, sandblast tooling, clean and re-foil as required.
• Record run data and monitor process parameters with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate workflow with co-workers and communicate cross-functionally.

Skills

Safety-first

Teamwork

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Job description

Optical Coating Technician Richardson, TX Shift: 2nd Shift Shift Hours: 1:00pm - 10:30 pm Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9/80 schedule (off every other Friday) Training Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM for about 4-6 months Shift Pay Rate: $28.35/hr

Our team seeks an Optical Coating Technician to work onsite on the second shift in Richardson. No relocation assistance available. We are on a 9/80 work schedule (off every other Friday). On the job training will take place on 1st Shift (6:00 AM to 3:30 PM)

What you will do:

• Optical Coating Technician A Thin Films Deposition Operator must demonstrate a safety-first work routine, have an understanding of the critical details and parameters with their assigned process and the ability to work with process engineering or management to resolve production issues.
• The individual needs to be able to coordinate workflow with co-workers and effectively communicate cross functionally.
• The individual in this position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the optical coating processes, where they will be expected to perform the processes, maintain chambers, sandblast tooling, clean and re-foil as required, record run, and other data with minimal supervision.
• Job requires standing and or walking short distances 50% of 9 hour shift, bending at the waist 10%, repetitive motions 5%, lifting and or carrying 26 lbs.

Qualifications you must have:

• Optical Coating Technician U.S. citizenship is required
• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is described as follows:
• Experience using documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and/or operating procedures.
• Setup/operate production process equipment/hardware and/or test equipment
• Work history using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• Hand tools for torque values

Qualifications we prefer:

• Optical Coating Technician
• Experience inspecting optical components using interferometers and profilometers (Metrology)
• Optical scanning using spectrometers
• Ability to read and interpret documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Good manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
• Professional, positive, effective teamwork skills are critical to the success of the fabrication department and individual.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Optical Coating Technician
• Experience inspecting optical components using interferometers and profilometers (Metrology)
• Optical scanning using spectrometers
• Ability to read and interpret documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Good manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
• Professional, positive, effective teamwork skills are critical to the success of the fabrication department and individual.