Optical Thin Film Coating Technician

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com.

Optical Thin Film Coating Technician

Position Description
An Optical Thin Film Coating Technician will work under moderate supervision in production with coating optical surfaces. The successful candidate assists in developing data and in implementing equipment calibrations. Candidate could also assist in developing and implementing various test procedures and evaluations with or without instructions.

Essential Functions

• Perform operations to assemble, rework, repair, and test a variety of optical substrate products to support optical gyroscope-based units at a component and subassembly level.
• Wash, load and transfer delicate optical components into and out of various machinery.
• Interpret operation sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Perform self-inspections related to in-process assembly as part of methods of operations.
• Record data for acceptable criteria and perform data reduction operations.
• Visual uncoated and coated optical components for defects and imperfections utilizing microscopes and various methods (ex: spectrophotometry).
• Performs other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives.

Critical Competencies

• Has working knowledge in the use of hand tools, power tools, and electronic equipment.
• Able to use a variety of assembly equipment, meters, microscopes, clean room facilities and related processing equipment to maintain customer standards and specifications.

• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians and managers.
• Detail-oriented and a demonstrated background in precision part manufacturing/thin film coating.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following techniques: ion beam deposition, optical metrology, ellipsometry, spectrophotometry, optical profilometry, optical surface roughness characterization and measurement, laser assembly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience working with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) required.

General Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with optical thin film coating methods.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
• Knowledge of parts inspection and coating machinery.
• Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.