Optical Manufacturing Technician, Centering B-Shift

Job Description

Optics Manufacturing Technician, Centering

B-Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)

Minimum 35 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Join the Optimax Team!

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties

The Optics Manufacturing Technician position is responsible for manufacturing precision optics and other optical components. Successful candidates undergo instruction and training to ultimately operate optics manufacturing and testing equipment such as multi-axis CNC machines, generating and polishing machines, applying knowledge of layout and tooling techniques and procedures, shop mathematics, and properties of optical and abrasive materials.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), optical manufacturing technicians will:

• Read and interpret lens specifications from blue prints, drawings and work orders;
• Set up and operate equipment, which may include: CNC and non-CNC generating equipment, grinding equipment, polishing equipment, centering equipment and inspection equipment to manufacture precision optics;
• Mount work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum;
• Select premixed compounds or mix grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula;
• Grind and polish optics to specifications;
• Learn to operate Interferometers, coordinate measuring machines and other advanced testing equipment;
• Inspect in-process optics for conformance to specifications.

Advancement through the Optics Manufacturing Technician ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements:

• Familiarity with computers to include but not limited to Microsoft Office;
• Proficient shop math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, decimal arithmetic and percentages;
• Ability to follow directions and attention to detail;
• Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards;
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills;
• Good mental dexterity and decision making;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving.

Other Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings;
• Hand-eye coordination and/or manual dexterity similar to those skills utilized in artistic, creative or musical activities are desirable;
• Ability to collect and interpret data;
• Strong Multi-tasking skills;
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques;
• AAS or AS. One or more years working in manufacturing is also desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Optimax Systems offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to employee’s professional experience. Some of Optimax’s benefits include: Bonus – 25% Monthly Profit Sharing, Advanced Tuition Assistance, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan.

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear;
• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies;
• May involve the use of oils and solvents;
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such;
• May require area specific safety training;
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes;
• May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance: Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.