Quality and Optical Coating Technician

G5 Infrared LLC; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

G5 Infrared LLC is seeking a Quality & Optical Coating Technician to prepare optical components for coating processes and support vacuum coating operations. You will perform visual inspections, maintain cleanliness, and assist with chamber setup and routine maintenance in a precision manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, optics, or cleanroom quality inspection, with high school diploma or GED and technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical training or manufacturing certification is preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, optics, cleanroom, or quality inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare optical components for coating operations and load/unload from coating fixtures.
• Support vacuum coating processes and assist with chamber setup and teardown.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify coating quality and identify defects.
• Package and label precision optical components to prevent contamination and damage.
• Maintain cleanrooms and 5S practices; keep fixtures, tooling and equipment organized.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Quality & Optical Coating Technician is responsible for preparing optical components for coating operations, supporting vacuum coating processes, performing visual and dimensional inspections, packaging precision optical components, and maintaining coating equipment and clean work areas. This position plays a key role in ensuring optical products meet LightPath's quality standards while supporting production schedules in a clean manufacturing environment.Responsibilities:Optical Coating SupportClean, wash, and prepare optical components for coating using approved procedures.Load and unload optics from coating fixtures and tooling.Package and unpackage delicate optical components while preventing contamination or damage.Apply labels and maintain product identification throughout the manufacturing process.Assist operators with vacuum coating chamber setup and teardown.Assist with routine coating chamber cleaning and preventive maintenance.Clean and organize coating fixtures, tooling, and production equipment.Maintain cleanroom and contamination control practices.Quality InspectionPerform visual inspection of coated and uncoated optical components.Inspect products for scratches, digs, chips, coating defects, contamination, and cosmetic imperfections.Assist Quality Control during periods of high production demand.Verify product identification and work order documentation.Document inspection results accurately.Report quality concerns to supervisors or quality personnel.Follow inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.Production SupportSupport production schedules while maintaining quality standards.Handle precision optical components with appropriate care.Maintain organized work areas using 5S principles.Follow all work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.Assist other manufacturing departments as needed.High school diploma or GED required.Technical training or manufacturing certification preferred.1–3 years of manufacturing, optics, cleanroom, or quality inspection experience preferred.Experience handling precision components is a plus.Experience in optical coating or photonics manufacturing is preferred but not required.