<span>Sputtering Equipment Operator</span>

$37,440 - $39,520/Yr

Erickson Sputtering - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Las Vegas, NV

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Sputtering Equipment Operator at Erickson Sputtering LLC is responsible for producing high-quality sputtered thin film metals, metal-oxides, and metal nitrides on PET films within a vacuum coating roll-to-roll operation. This role involves ensuring the operational control of the sputtering process, maintaining equipment, and documenting production runs to meet quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with equipment maintenance personnel to ensure the vacuum chamber and its associated support equipment is clean and properly maintained.
• Provide operational control of the sputtering/thin film deposition process to ensure film specifications are met.
• Adjust power levels, monitor gas supply inputs, film line speeds, and Plasma Emission Monitor (PEM) process feedback.
• Document process conditions and track production runs.
• Document raw material usage levels and assist in the development of cost models for products.
• Collaborate with production schedulers to ensure an adequate supply of raw materials is on hand.

Requirements

• Computer operational skills in Excel, Word, and basic process monitoring software.
• Attention to detail is very important.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Ability to climb 2 flights of stairs.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 to 5 years of experience or training in the operations of industrial equipment preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a starting pay of $18-$19 per hour based on experience.
• 40 hours per week with occasional overtime required.