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Coating Technician - MIDNIGHT SHIFT

COHERENT

Saxonburg, PAFull-time$16.26–30.09/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.26–30.09/hr
Location
Saxonburg, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

COHERENT is hiring a Coating Technician - MIDNIGHT SHIFT. The Coating Technician operates thin film coating and test equipment, ensuring proper design retrieval and accurate evaporation layer endpoints. This role involves monitoring high-volume coating chambers, supporting peers, and communicating daily activities during quality meetings. The technician also sets up coating chambers, evaluates design requirements, prepares evaporation materials, and performs minor maintenance while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key focus areas include Retrieve proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller, Operate coating equipment according to set parameter and establishing procedures, and Determine evaporation layer end points to high level of accuracy.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate Or Equivalent, Able To Work With Acids, and Able To Work With Radioactive Materials. Important skills include Operation Of Thin Film Coating Equipment, Operation Of Test Equipment, Retrieving Proper Designs, Programming Coating System Operations Controller, Operating Coating Equipment According To Parameters And Procedures, and Determining Evaporation Layer End Points.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operation of Thin Film Coating EquipmentOperation of Test EquipmentRetrieving Proper DesignsProgramming Coating System Operations ControllerOperating Coating Equipment According to Parameters and ProceduresDetermining Evaporation Layer End PointsData Extraction From Coating RunDocumentationMonitoring High Volume Coating ChambersSupporting PeersCommunicationInterpreting Test ResultsMaintaining Schedule DemandsEvaluating Design RequirementsPreparing Evaporation MaterialsEvaluating Evaporation ComponentsChanging Out Worn/Dirty ComponentsEvaluating Calibration/Production Run DataUsing Calibration EquipmentQuality ControlDouble Checking Design and Run RequirementsDocumenting Log InformationResponsibility for Thin Film Coating Process QualityLoading Optical ComponentsMaintaining Inventory ControlsPerforming Minor MaintenanceTaking Traces Between Coating RunsLearning Nonstandard System OperationsAuditing Procedures for Process ConsistencySupporting Senior Operators in TrainingProviding Engineering SupportWorking in Demanding Production EnvironmentMulti-TaskingTime ManagementForward ThinkingAttention to DetailTeam-OrientedInterpersonal SkillsEffective ListeningAssimilating InformationPresenting Organized ThoughtsTimely Information Exchange

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentAble to Work With AcidsAble to Work With Radioactive MaterialsAble to Work With Toxic ChemicalsAble to Stand/Walk for Long PeriodsWear a Full-Face RespiratorClean ShavenLift, Push, Pull Up to 50 LbsBending and Stooping RequiredUtilize Step Stool or Elevated Working PlatformFollow Site EHS ProceduresFollow Coherent Corp Corporate EHS Standards

Full job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Operation of thin film coating and test equipment including:

  • Retrieving proper designs according to set schedule and programs into coating system operations controller

  • Operate coating equipment according to set parameter and establishing procedures

  • Determine evaporation layer end points to high level of accuracy

  • By observation and deduction, extract the maximum amount of data from each coating run and document accordingly

  • Monitor two high volume coating chambers at one time, while supporting peers in their operations

  • Communicate daily activities during quality meetings

  • Operate characterization/test equipment and interpret results

  • Maintain schedule demands and requirements

Coating Chamber Setup

  • Evaluate design requirements and prepare evaporation materials accordingly

  • Evaluate evaporation components to assure proper operation requirements

  • Change out all worn/dirty components and replace with cleaned or new ones

  • Observe and extract the maximum amount of data from each calibration/production run. Evaluate data from calibration/production runs

  • Use calibration equipment to assure proper setup and quality control

  • Double check design and run requirements before loading run

  • Document log information required for design operations

  • Accept responsibility for the quality of the thin film coating process and equipment assigned

Related Job Tasks

  • Supporting cleaning area in loading of optical components

  • Prepare evaporation material according to procedure

  • Maintain inventory controls

  • Perform minor maintenance with minimal support

  • Take traces between coating runs to verify performance

  • Learn nonstandard system operations at a basic level

  • Audit personal and peer procedures for process consistency

  • Support senior operators in the training of new employees

  • Provide engineering support with timely, accurate information

  • Attend and participate in daily quality meetings

Education & Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent

  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills

  • Able to work in a demanding, fast-paced production environment

  • Able to multi-task and prioritize

  • Forward thinker

  • Strong attention to detail and quality

  • Team-oriented; works well with others in the group

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Good communication, both verbal and nonverbal

  • Must be able to effectively listen and assimilate, present organized trains of thought, assure a timely information exchange with others as required

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work with acids, radioactive materials and other toxic chemicals

  • Make-up and perfumes discouraged while working in clean room to prevent contamination

Physical Requirements

  • Long periods of standing and/or walking (3-4 hours at a time) 

  • **Must be able to wear a full-face respirator. Must be clean shaven **

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

  • Bending and stooping required

  • May need to utilize step stool or elevated working platform to adjust within coating chamber and to disassemble/reassemble

Safety Requirements

  • All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

  • This position is subject to a pre-employment physical evaluation associated with wearing a respirator.   

  • This position must under-go annual physical evaluations associated with respirator use.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

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ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Job Identification: 2011746

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $16.26 - $30.09 per hour

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