Position:
Systems Coating Technician
Location:
West Henrietta, NY
Summary: Nesco Resource is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Coating Technician to join a leading precision optics manufacturer in West Henrietta, NY. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for candidates with manufacturing, optics, photonics, or coating experience who enjoy working in a cleanroom environment. The Coating Technician will support the application of thin-film coatings to precision optical components while ensuring exceptional product quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
Pay Rate:
- $21.00 - $24.00/Hour 10% Shift Differential
Shift(s):
- B Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Job Duties:
- Operate vacuum coating equipment to apply thin-film coatings to lenses, prisms, and other optical components
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and productivity standards
- Inspect coated components and identify quality concerns or non-conforming materials
- Tag and document non-conforming products for Quality inspection
- Learn and perform basic vacuum chamber maintenance and preventative cleaning
- Operate manual coating platforms and related manufacturing equipment
- Utilize production tracking and testing software to document manufacturing activities
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues
- Escalate production, safety, or quality concerns to leadership promptly
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant cleanroom work environment
- Follow all company safety procedures, work instructions, and PPE requirements
- Support additional production activities as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of optical coating experience or 2 years of experience in optics, photonics, or precision manufacturing preferred
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing software
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks with consistency
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to read and follow written work instructions
- Willingness to work scheduled overtime as production demands require
- Must be eligible to work in an ITAR-regulated manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Cleanroom manufacturing environment supporting precision optical production
- Frequent standing or sitting for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 45 lbs. occasionally
- Frequent repetitive hand movements requiring fine manual dexterity
- Exposure to vacuum coating equipment and precision manufacturing processes
- Must maintain strict cleanliness standards and follow all PPE and safety requirements
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
