Photocathode Assembler

Role	Photocathode Assembler
Location	Tempe, AZ (Onsite)
Duration	24+ months (Possible chances of conversion)
Shift	Monday – Friday
Pay Range	$18-$21/hr. on W2

Job Description:
The Photocathode Assembler will adhere to procedures and work instructions to perform a variety of processes, achieving quality and yield goals.

The Photocathode process includes the following activities:
• Metallization and/or coating of glass substrates using various deposition equipment to achieve proper electro-optical surface conditions
• Surface preparation of pre and post metalized or coated substrates using cleaning agents, solvents and acids to prepare substrates for post-processing
• Inspect pre and post metalized or coated glass substrates in order to comply with internal and external acceptance criteria
• Fully proficient in this role and able to work safely with limited supervision, Assignments can be moderately difficult requiring independent judgement
• Maintain accurate record entry through use of onsite Quality Tracking System (QTS)
• Ability to use chemicals (acids, bases, and solvents) and use inspection equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Essential Responsibilities:
• Metallization and/or coating of glass substrates using various deposition equipment to achieve proper electro-optical surface conditions
• Surface preparation of pre and post metalized or coated substrates using cleaning agents, solvents and acids to prepare substrates for post-processing
• Inspect pre and post metalized or coated glass substrates in order to comply with internal and external acceptance criteria
• Use of a microscope to preform inspection tasks
• Recognize and categorize 40+ failure modes set against a criterion developed for individually designed night vision components for the purposes of data and quality tracking
• Fully proficient in this role and able to work safely with limited supervision, assignments can be moderately difficult requiring independent judgement
• Maintain accurate record entry through use of onsite Quality Tracking System (QTS)
• Ability to use chemicals (acids, bases, and solvents) and use inspection equipment
• Darkness or low lighting (in inspection and test areas)
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum or 1-3 years prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related manufacturing work experience
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:
• Able to sit or stand for extensive periods, using high and medium power inspection tools to verify compliance to inspection criteria
• Train to recognize and categorize 40+ failure modes set against a criterion developed for individually
designed night vision components for the purposes of data and quality tracking.
• Good eye-hand coordination, and ability to lift and do repeat tasks.
• Ability to become familiar with SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Must be able to work alone and with others in a team environment under minimal supervision
• Communicates directly with and involves engineering for the determination of questionable quality
issues for evaluation.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) Data entry, Inventory of components both physical and virtual
from the computer
• Ability to use a microscope
• Must be able to clearly read and write in English
• Must be able to multitask
• Ability to use chemicals (acids, bases, and solvents)
• Ability to use inspection equipment
• General working knowledge of Lean and 5S+1 methodology
• Clean Room protocols • Darkness or low lighting (in inspection and test areas)