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Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont. Chroma Technology Corp. is a certified B corporation. We offer an extremely generous package of benefits, rewards, and a value-driven work environment. Join our collaborative team of self-motivated, independent workers willing to strategize and together work towards the long-term prosperity of the company.\nJob Summary/Objective:\nThe Vacuum Coating Technician operates and maintains multiple pieces of high-vacuum equipment producing a wide variety of complex optical coatings. They work with a team to optimize output and maximize performance.\nPrimary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\nPrepare coating equipment for deposition including but not limited to chemical preparation, media blasting, hardware changes, job selection\nOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-vacuum thin film deposition equipment. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct process related issues\nSchedule and perform preventative maintenance tasks\nEvaluate coated optical components for adherence to spectral, cosmetic, and physical specifications\nDevelop a working knowledge of thin film optical designs\nWork with a team of operators and schedulers to optimize output of several vacuum systems by assisting in organizing workload and maintaining equipment for maximum performance\nSet up/flip glass substrates for coating using various manual and automated processes\nInterface with various departments (Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production Control, etc.) to streamline custom manufacturing in a self-directed work team environment\nRequired Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:\nAbility to effectively utilize MS Office, Google and email\nPreferred Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:\nHigh-vacuum, optics or electro-mechanical experience \nGeneral background in science/mathematics \nManufacturing experience\nComfort with computers in a manufacturing environment (Windows, database entry)\nCompensation and Benefits\nPay Range $21.63/hour - $24.75/hour\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\n401K\n80 Hours Sick/Personal Time and 80 Hours Vacation \nEducation Assistance and Wellness Reimbursement\nPlease note that the compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, education, and internal equity. 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