Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician – 4-Day Workweek (2nd Shift)

Location: Bellows Falls, VT | Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – Midnight
Pay Range: $21.63–$24.75 per hour

Four-day workweek. Three-day weekends. No manufacturing experience required!

Build Your Skills in Advanced Manufacturing

Looking for a hands-on job where you can learn new skills, work with specialized equipment, and enjoy a three-day weekend every week?

At Chroma Technology Corp., we design and manufacture high-performance optical filters that enable scientific breakthroughs, changing lives and transforming the world around us.

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician who enjoys hands-on work, has mechanical aptitude, and is eager to learn. Whether you have manufacturing experience or are looking to start a new career, we encourage you to apply.

No previous manufacturing or optical coating experience required. We provide hands-on training!

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll operate and monitor specialized equipment used to produce precision optical coatings. You'll work as part of a collaborative team to keep production running smoothly and ensure our products meet high-quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare equipment and materials for production.
• Carefully handle and prepare precision glass components for coating.
• Monitor production processes and identify potential issues.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Assist with identifying and resolving equipment or production issues.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain efficient production and support continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with equipment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and manufacturing processes.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Dependability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Previous manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We welcome candidates with transferable skills from other hands-on roles or those interested in developing a career in advanced manufacturing.

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  to review the full job description, summary of benefits, and to apply online.

Chroma Technology Corp is an equal opportunity employer.