Optical Coating Technician: Lens Coatings in Cleanroom

IDEX Corporation; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit Of IDEX Corporation, is seeking a Lens Coating Technician I to support the coating production team in a cleanroom environment. You will apply thin film coatings to lenses and optics in vacuum chambers, supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations and meeting quality and delivery goals.

The role requires 1–2 years in optical coating or 2+ years in optics/photonics manufacturing, strong manual dexterity, and ability to work a scheduled shift including

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years optical coating experience or 2+ years in optics/photonics manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and work ethic.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to stand/sit for extended periods.
• Able to work scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Manage and meet daily production goals and elevate issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to align on goals.
• Identify and elevate safety or quality issues.
• Tag non-conforming material for inspection by quality.
• Train on and use in-house testing/tracking software.
• Learn basic chamber maintenance and operate a manual coating platform.

Skills

Optical coating

Vacuum chamber operation

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

In-house testing software

Job description

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit Of IDEX Corporation, is seeking a Lens Coating Technician I to support the coating production team in a cleanroom environment. You will apply thin film coatings to lenses and optics in vacuum chambers, supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations and meeting quality and delivery goals.

The role requires 1–2 years in optical coating or 2+ years in optics/photonics manufacturing, strong manual dexterity, and ability to work a scheduled shift including