CNC Technician, Optical Polishing
About The Position
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. Job requires standing 80-90%, walking 10-20%, bending 20%, lifting < 15 lbs.
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
- Optical Polishing: Mechanical hands-on repair and maintenance
- Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): CNC programming and cutting tool knowledge
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree preferred
- Experience with surface quality standards and inspection
- Machine maintenance experience
- Optical metrology experience
- Optical Polishing: Optical metrology and machine maintenance
- Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): Freeform cutting, G-Code programming, Calypso/DIFFSYS 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
- vision
- sick time as applicable to state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
