CNC Technician - Optical Polishing

Butler Technical Group • Richardson, TX

88d • $27 - $29

About The Position

The CNC Technician for Optical Polishing will be responsible for manufacturing precision optics and optical components. The role involves reading and interpreting optical component drawings and specifications, including GD&T, and interpreting interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data. The technician will independently set up and operate polishing equipment, lathes, flycutters, and other manual/CNC machines. Additionally, the technician will perform bi-weekly maintenance on polishing machines, use advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and technicians. Maintaining a clean and safe work area is also a critical part of the job.

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: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees