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Coating Maintenance Technician

HOURS INFO: A/ Shift (7:30am-3:30pm)

Minimum 35 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Component Inspectors at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties

The Coating Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining machinery related to the production of thin film coatings on optics in a cleanroom environment. Performs scheduled equipment maintenance, machine installations, upgrades and repairs. Analyzes and solves technical maintenance problems. Pending approval of the Maintenance Team Leader, may arrange contracts for vendor services as relates to maintenance activities .

Through On the Job Training (OJT), Coating Maintenance Technicians will:

+ Perform required electrical, plumbing, and mechanical support for the cleanroom facility and production equipment.

+ Required to gown up to class 1000 clean room requirements.

+ Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production hours.

+ Analyze equipment failures; determine cause(s) and make necessary adjustments and repairs.

+ Maintain spare parts inventory, storage and organization and ensure spare parts are ordered in a timely manner.

+ Writing and performing preventative maintenance procedures using a variety of Microsoft applications and digital photography.

+ Constructing and maintaining a PM schedule for all major pieces of equipment in the optical coating department and executing on it.

+ Log projects, repairs and upgrades to aid in communication and future efforts.

+ Clean and maintain coating machinery and shop workspace.

+ Read and interpret blueprints, specification sheets and schematics.

+ Suggest changes to improve process, product, or morale within the company.

Advancement through the Coating Maintenance Technician ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

+ A High School Diploma or GED required. AS or BS desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Experience in Electrical, Plumbing, fabrication, HVAC repair, and forklift operation are also desired.

+ Familiarity with basic Microsoft PC applications are necessary.

+ 24-hour on-call duty is desired.

+ Ability to work on Ladders and under machinery.

+ Ability to lift heavy components into the machinery.

+ Ability to follow directions and prioritize with attention to detail.

+ Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills.

+ Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving.

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

+ The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

+ Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

+ This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

+ May involve the use of oils and solvents.

+ Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

+ May require area specific safety training

+ The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes

+ May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

+ Bonus : 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

+ Tuition Assistance : Support for continuing education

+ Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision options

+ 401(k) : Retirement plan with employer match

+ Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and paid holidays

+ Other Benefits : Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance : Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.