Process Technician

Surface Optics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Surface Optics Corporation in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Process Technician to support cleaning, preparation and operation of vacuum coating chambers in an ISO9001 environment. You will follow written instructions and assist with setup, maintenance and testing of flight hardware.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 4–6 years related experience (vacuum thin-film coating preferred), the ability to read safety rules and operate MS Windows/Office, and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 4–6 years related experience preferred.
• Experience in high vacuum thin film coating is desirable.
• Ability to read safety rules, operate procedures, and work in ISO9001 environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prepare and load material into the vacuum chamber.
• Operate vacuum chamber electronics, monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance.
• Conduct in-process and final testing of coated products.
• Repair and maintain coating lab and facility equipment.
• Assist with inventory, ordering of consumables and packaging.
• Attend safety, security and HR meetings.

Skills

MS Windows

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum coating equipment

Job description

About the Organization Founded in 1977, Surface Optics Corporation is a leader in advanced imaging systems, scientific instruments, and thin-film vacuum coatings for surface engineering. We serve aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, and energy customers worldwide with innovative solutions including hyperspectral imagers, reflectometers, and precision optical measurement instruments. With over 45 years of experience, we're pioneering cutting-edge technology for the world's most demanding applications.

Position Process Technician

Description

Summary: Responsible for cleaning, preparation and operation of assigned vacuum coating chambers. Performs work according to written instructions and training provided by the Manufacturing and Production Managers and Process Engineers. Participates in setup and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment in a clean room environment. Performs in-process and final testing on product. Provides general support within the manufacturing team, including handling, preparation and packaging of incoming and outgoing products. All work performed within ISO9001 environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for cleaning, preparation and material loading of the chamber
• Responsible for vacuum chamber electronics operation, monitoring, trouble shooting and maintenance.
• Responsible for the scientific processing of material in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Repairs and maintains Coating Lab and Facility equipment.
• Assists with inventory and ordering of consumable items.
• Assists with packaging and shipping, handling of flight hardware and forklift operation.
• Mandatory attendance for all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate computer skills. Operational level of MS Windows and MS Office required.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in high vacuum thin film coating is desired.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The capability to wear a dust respirator is required. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Pay Rate $25+ per hour, DOE

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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