Short Description
SECOND SHIFT
You will be the Optical Coater for the Optical Components Center(OCC) within Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) in Orlando, FL. Our team drives the production of advanced optical components--coatings, polished lenses, prisms, mirrors and test plates-- that enable the world's most sophisticated weapon and sensor systems.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow with you.
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
As the Optical Coater, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Interpreting manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specifications to perform coating on lenses, prisms, mirrors, shop aids, and test plates
- Operating and maintaining coating equipment for single and multi-layer thin film applications, ensuring repeatable thickness and optical performance
- Performing visual inspections, metrology checks, and documentation of all process parameters and results in electronic tracking systems
- Troubleshooting coating defects, adjusting process variables, and implementing corrective actions to sustain quality and yield
- Following safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations at all times
- Supporting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules as required by the UAW collective-bargaining agreement
- Collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous-improvement initiatives, including process automation and waste reduction
- Assisting with inventory control of coating consumables, substrates and tooling
- Participating in cross-training programs to increase workforce agility and eliminate single points of failure
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift according to the collective bargaining agreement
- Experience using hand tools or precision machining tools
- The ability to test parts to ensure they meet finishes specifications
- The ability to clean all types of optical elements to specified optical specifications
- Must have the ability to read and follow written work instructions, schematics, and engineering drawings and work efficiently in a team environment
- Due to facility requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience with optics at the technician level is strongly desired
- Experience with optical alignment and optical metrology
- Experience with optical coating
- Experience with interferometers and spectrometers
- Experience working as an optician with CNC machines
- Familiarity with the following items is desired: optical elements, lenses, rough and finish grind flats, mirrors, shop aids, test plates, and special shaped elements
- Experience with MIL-PERF-13830B and other related Optical MIL specifications
Pay Information
- $27.04 - $43.42
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.