Quality and Optical Coating Technician

The Quality & Optical Coating Technician is responsible for preparing optical components for coating operations, supporting vacuum coating processes, performing visual and dimensional inspections, packaging precision optical components, and maintaining coating equipment and clean work areas.

This position plays a key role in ensuring optical products meet LightPath's quality standards while supporting production schedules in a clean manufacturing environment.

• Clean, wash, and prepare optical components for coating using approved procedures.
• Load and unload optics from coating fixtures and tooling.
• Package and unpackage delicate optical components while preventing contamination or damage.
• Apply labels and maintain product identification throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist operators with vacuum coating chamber setup and teardown.
• Assist with routine coating chamber cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Clean and organize coating fixtures, tooling, and production equipment.
• Maintain cleanroom and contamination control practices.

• Perform visual inspection of coated and uncoated optical components.
• Inspect products for scratches, digs, chips, coating defects, contamination, and cosmetic imperfections.
• Assist Quality Control during periods of high production demand.
• Verify product identification and work order documentation.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Report quality concerns to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Follow inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.