Sr Optical Coater/Thin Film/Optical Surfaces/ Orlando, FL/2nd Shift

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401k match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSAs

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Optical Coater for our Orlando, FL facility. You will interpret process plans, MIL specs, and engineering drawings to apply coatings on lenses, prisms, mirrors, and test plates, and you will operate and maintain coating equipment for single and multi-layer thin films.

You will perform inspections, document results in electronic tracking systems, troubleshoot defects, and support continuous-improvement initiatives with engineering and quality teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift per the UAW agreement.
• Experience using hand tools or precision machining tools.
• Ability to test parts to ensure finishes meet specifications.
• Ability to clean optical elements to specified optical specs.
• Must read and follow written work instructions, schematics, and drawings.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Interpret manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specs to coat lenses, prisms, mirrors, and test plates.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment for single and multi-layer thin film applications.
• Perform visual inspections, metrology checks, and document process parameters in electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot coating defects, adjust process variables, and implement corrective actions.
• Follow safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules as required by the UAW agreement.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with inventory control of coating consumables, substrates and tooling.
• Participate in cross-training programs to increase workforce agility.

Skills

Read drawings

MIL specs interpretation

Coating optics

Quality documentation

U.S. Citizen

Team collaboration

Tools

Precision machining tools

Hand tools

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Optical Coater, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Interpreting manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specifications to perform coating on lenses, prisms, mirrors, shop aids, and test plates
• Operating and maintaining coating equipment for single and multi-layer thin film applications, ensuring repeatable thickness and optical performance
• Performing visual inspections, metrology checks, and documentation of all process parameters and results in electronic tracking systems
• Troubleshooting coating defects, adjusting process variables, and implementing corrective actions to sustain quality and yield
• Following safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations at all times
• Supporting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules as required by the UAW collective-bargaining agreement
• Collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous-improvement initiatives, including process automation and waste reduction
• Assisting with inventory control of coating consumables, substrates and tooling
• Participating in cross-training programs to increase workforce agility and eliminate single points of failure

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift according to the collective bargaining agreement
• Experience using hand tools or precision machining tools
• The ability to test parts to ensure they meet finishes specifications
• The ability to clean all types of optical elements to specified optical specifications
• Must have the ability to read and follow written work instructions, schematics, and engineering drawings and work efficiently in a team environment
• Due to facility requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with optics at the technician level is strongly desired
• Experience with optical alignment and optical metrology
• Experience with optical coatingExperience with interferometers and spectrometers
• Experience working as an optician with CNC machines
• Familiarity with the following items is desired: optical elements, lenses, rough and finish grind flats, mirrors, shop aids, test plates, and special shaped elements
• Experience with MIL-PERF-13830B and other related Optical MIL specifications

Pay Information

• $27.04 - $43.42

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.