Overview
“CVI Infrared Optics is a part of the IDEX Materials, Science and Solutions (MSS) platform. Since 1982, CVI Infrared Optics has been manufacturing advanced optical components for high performance optronics systems. We have become the leading experts in manufacturing and integration of large optics from visible, and near infrared, to longwave infrared, that can continuously perform in extreme weather climates and harsh conditions.”
When you need robust optical components and assembly expertise for your mission critical application, we can provide world-class solutions.
Job Purpose
To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time delivery and yield expectations, to stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development. The role includes making recommendations for continuous process improvements, monitoring quality, and exhibiting exemplary levels of efficiency. The shifts will be 6 am–2 pm and 2 pm–10 pm, switching each week. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Competently run numerous processes on a minimum of two coating plants in the department, maintaining appropriate paperwork and route sheets.
- Measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers.
- Identify potential coating problems ‘in process’ and take appropriate corrective action.
- Identify coating defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks, etc., understand possible causes, and know the actions to prevent occurrence.
- Examine work prior to coating to determine suitability, load optics safely, and maintain cleanliness.
- Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating, taking account of clear aperture, outer dimensions, and jig condition.
- Select appropriate test pieces to maximize efficiencies and adherence to quality schedules, and measure witness pieces to produce customer copies.
- Carry out routine preventative maintenance of critical process control features.
- Identify potential problems with the coating plant or measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff.
- Perform a clean down of the coating chamber, identifying any issues that could cause a failure, and re‑assemble in good working order while observing local health and safety rules.
- Develop or use sufficient experience and expertise to minimise and gauge the necessity for test runs.
- Maintain a tidy work area and adhere to guidelines laid down by the HSWE.
- Understand and adhere to the relevant quality control procedures in accordance with ISO 9002.
- Read and understand all prints and specifications for optical coatings and check desired specification.
- Clean various material types.
- Train colleagues on various aspects of the coating department.
The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be performed. Additional duties are likely to be required as directed by the Department Manager.
Aims
- Provide the Coating Supervisor with clear support to meet departmental objectives.
- Work as a member of the team.
- Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.
Key Relationships
The Coating department liaises closely with the Sales & Engineering department to ensure that products meet the right customer specifications.
Desirable Attributes
- Competent handling skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work to tight tolerances.
- Openness to rotating shifts.
- Willingness to learn.
- Punctuality.
- Cleanroom experience preferred but not essential.
- Physical ability to transport optics to and from the coating department.
Job Family
Operations
Business Unit
CVI
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