Sr Optical Coater​/Thin Film​/Optical Surfaces​/Orlando, FL​/2nd Shift

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.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Optical Coater, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Your responsibilities will include

Interpreting manufacturing process plans, engineering drawings, and MIL specifications to perform coating, polishing, grinding and diamond‑turning of 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.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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 finished 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 effectively 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 controlling contours, thickness wedge and surface quality.

Experience with MIL-PRF-13830B and other related Optical MIL specifications.

search terms: thin film / thin film coating / coating chambers / optical coating / optician

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.…