CNC Technician - Optical Polishing

Company Butler • Richardson, TX

81d • $27 - $29

About The Position

The CNC Technician - Optical Polishing position involves the manufacture of precision optics and optical components. The technician will be responsible for reading and interpreting optical component drawings and specifications, including GD&T. They will also interpret interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data. The role requires the independent setup and operation of polishing equipment, lathes, flycutters, and other manual/CNC machines. Additionally, the technician will perform bi-weekly maintenance on polishing machines and use advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Collaboration with manufacturing engineering and technicians is essential, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Hands-on mechanical skills: disassembling/reassembling components, diagnosing issues.
• Strong geometry and trigonometry skills.
• Ability to work any shift, including compressed schedules.
• Multi-tasking skills to run multiple machines in a cell.
• Dexterity to handle delicate optical components.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Experience with surface quality standards and inspection.
• Machine maintenance experience.
• Optical metrology experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision optics and optical components.
• Read and interpret optical component drawings/specs including GD&T.
• Interpret interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data.
• Independently set up and operate polishing equipment, lathes, flycutters, and other manual/CNC machines.
• Perform bi-weekly maintenance on polishing machines.
• Use advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and technicians.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Sick time as applicable to state law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree