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Manufacturing Coating Technician

chroma technology
Bellows Falls, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Vacuum Coating Technician - Second Shift

Onsite – Bellows Falls, VT


Chroma Technology Corp.,
a world leader in the advanced manufacturing of thin-film optical coatings, has an exciting opening for a Vacuum Coating Technician!


JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM! 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.


Job Summary/Objective:

The 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.


Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

  • Prepare coating equipment for deposition including but not limited to chemical preparation, media blasting, hardware changes, job selection
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-vacuum thin film deposition equipment. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct process related issues
  • Schedule and perform preventative maintenance tasks
  • Evaluate coated optical components for adherence to spectral, cosmetic, and physical specifications
  • Develop a working knowledge of thin film optical designs
  • Work 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
  • Set up/flip glass substrates for coating using various manual and automated processes
  • Interface with various departments (Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production Control, etc.) to streamline custom manufacturing in a self-directed work team environment


Required Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:

  • Ability to effectively utilize MS Office, Google and email


Preferred Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:

  • High-vacuum, optics or electro-mechanical experience
  • General background in science/mathematics
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Comfort with computers in a manufacturing environment (Windows, database entry)


Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Range $21.63/hour - $24.75/hour
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • 80 Hours Sick/Personal Time and 80 Hours Vacation
  • Education Assistance and Wellness Reimbursement


Please 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. As such, applicants should not expect to receive the maximum of the posted range.


Please visit our career page at www.chroma.com to review the full job description, summary of benefits, and to apply online.


Chroma Technology Corp is an equal opportunity employer.

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