## Standard 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 * 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 * 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 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.