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Skills
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Equipment Safetyunmatched
Filmunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
IR (Infrared)unmatched
Industrial Coatingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Startupunmatched
Description
The Sputtering Line Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring vacuum sputtering equipment used to deposit metallic or ceramic layers onto PET film substrates in a roll-to-roll manufacturing process. This role ensures consistent coating thickness, optical performance, adhesion quality, and production efficiency while maintaining vacuum integrity and equipment stability. The operator directly impacts product performance (IR rejection, reflectivity, durability) and production yield.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Equipment Setup & Operation
Prepare and load PET master rolls into sputtering chamber.
Set process parameters including:
Chamber vacuum levels
Gas flow rates (e.g., Argon, reactive gases if applicable)
Power settings to cathodes
Line speed
Web tension
Start and monitor vacuum pump-down sequence.
Ensure stable deposition conditions throughout run.
2. Process Monitoring & Control**
Monitor:
Vacuum pressure levels
Target power stability
Deposition rate
Film temperature
Web alignment
Adjust parameters to maintain coating thickness specifications.
Identify abnormal readings or process instability.
3. Quality Control**
Collect and inspect coated samples.
Verify:
Optical clarity
Color consistency
Reflectivity
IR rejection performance
Coordinate with laboratory for thickness and performance validation.
Identify defects such as:
Pinholes
Non-uniform coating
Arcing marks
Contamination streaks
4. Target & Chamber Maintenance**
Replace sputtering targets as required.
Inspect shields and chamber components.
Assist with chamber cleaning and preventive maintenance.