Systems Coating Technician II – Optics & Vacuum Coatings

IDEX Health & Science, LLC; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science LLC. in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Systems Coating Technician II to join the Life Science Optics group.

The role focuses on applying thin-film coatings in vacuum chambers for lenses and optical components, within an ITAR-controlled facility. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and 1–2 years of coating experience or 2+ years in optics/photonics manufacturing, strong communication, and teamwork, and the ability to stand or sit for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent. And 1-2 years of relevant optical coating work experience or 2+ years of working in an optics or photonics field/manufacturing environment.
• Clear communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and work ethic.
• Excels at performing consistent re-occurring tasks over a duration of time.
• Able to learn new skills and job functions.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Initiative to perform a variety of tasks to meet desired goals.
• Very good manual dexterity.
• May require standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 – 45 lbs. as needed.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Capable of working in an ITAR registered facility.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Manage and meet daily production goals, escalate issues and concerns affecting meeting the goal as they arise.
• Ability to work with members of engineering and leadership to achieve and align on a common goal.
• Identify and escalate safety or quality issues to the appropriate parties.
• Recognize and tag non-conforming material to be further inspected by the quality department.
• Train on and use in house testing/tracking software.
• Ability to learn basic chamber maintenance, metrology, and operate a manual coating platform.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

In-house testing software

Metrology equipment

Vacuum coating platform

Job description

IDEX Health & Science LLC. in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Systems Coating Technician II to join the Life Science Optics group.

The role focuses on applying thin-film coatings in vacuum chambers for lenses and optical components, within an ITAR-controlled facility. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and 1–2 years of coating experience or 2+ years in optics/photonics manufacturing, strong communication, and teamwork, and the ability to stand or sit for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs.