Thin Film Technician I

Thin Film Technician I

Excelitas is seeking a detail-oriented Thin Film Technician I to join our team. The purpose of this position is to fabricate optical components according to customer specifications. Performs various optical fabrication processes including but not limited to:  beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on cutting-edge materials technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic shaping process steps on simple to medium-difficult parts. 
• Beveling - cup and straight line
• Blocking - standard (multiple parts on the same block) wax blocking, which includes the ability to choose the correct type of tooling
• Edging -  standard edging tasks up to .001 tolerance
• Milling -  standard milling tasks
• Sawing – KLE cut-off type operations
• Grinding – to include continuous and double side
• May assist with pouring lap
• Inspects and cleans parts
• Basic reading and comprehension of work instructions and prints for basic dimensions
• Mathematics - Using basic mathematics to calculate…..
• Measurement skills include:  calipers, drop gauges, micrometers, comparators, measuring microscope (Z scope), spherometer
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Basic Math skills
• Teamwork – the ability to work effectively and contribute to a team
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Excelitas offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:

• Enjoy a generous 144 hours of accrued PTO right from day one,
• Hourly: $20.00-$26.00
• benefit from a 401k match of up to 5%,
• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your very first day.
• ...and so much more to enhance your career and well-being!