Chamber foil, hardware bead blasting, machine condition data collection, coating deposition, post processing of coated products including spectral, environmental, and electrical testing of end products. Familiarity with computer programs including Excel and Word to collect data. Creates/revises work instructions for existing processes. Ability to follow critical work instructions for the operator's assigned platform (past and present) and related analytical equipment. Coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and works with Engineer to revise tooling factors for calibration runs. Includes understanding of the optical monitor and crystal monitor system. Assist engineers in designing and conducting experiments. Production Operator 3:

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 4 years experience working in a manufacturing or related environment Production Operator 4:

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum 6 years experience working in a manufacturing or related environment Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods Acute attention to detail Good math skills Good verbal communication skills Ability to obtain a government security clearance Shift flexibility a must (3rd shift) 3+ years hands-on experience in the thin film industry including substrate handling/cleaning, coating, analyzing, and inspection. Active DoD Secret clearance Proficient with computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data (i.e., Spectral Eval, TF Calc, SPI In-house LabView scripts, and Macros) Technician assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process (coating group or shift factors, tooling factors, matching layer optimization) Some ability to troubleshoot machine hardware and provide sound diagnostic feedback to Maintenance and Engineering departments