• Coating Technician

    Aerotek (Westford, MA)


    Job Title: Coating Technician

    Job Description

    As a Manufacturing Technician (Machine Operator), you will operate various shaping equipment including polishing, automatic and manual indexing head coring, scribing, dicing, sawing, grinding, and chamfering machines. Your role will involve setting up and operating up to three machines simultaneously while handling optical filter plates of various sizes and thicknesses.

    Responsibilities

    + Determine the operation sequence of up to three machines; select programs, adjust speeds, feeds, depths, etc.

    + Perform machine adjustments as specified in production orders; replace dull or damaged tooling as required.

    + Provide shaped substrates within process capabilities; inspect and document when process yields fall outside process capabilities.

    + Make standard configuration changes.

    + Deliver completed work to the next operational station.

    + Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, stocked, operational, and safe condition.

    + Adhere to efficient production cycle times.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing-related field.

    + US Citizenship.

    + Knowledge in machine operation or mechanical assembly.

    + High School Diploma.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to operate and manage multiple machines simultaneously.

    + Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy long-term career growth with opportunities for on-site training. Benefit from company-provided security clearance, fostering a supportive and secure working environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role operates in a fast-paced environment with shifts available from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, 12 PM to 8 PM, or 3 PM to 11:30 PM. Initial training will be conducted on the first shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM for 3 to 4 months. Team members are expected to contribute actively to meeting production goals.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westford, MA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Westford,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.