Diamond Turning Technician

Excelitas Technologies
Onsite

About The Position

We are presently seeking a Diamond Turning Technician who will operate single-point diamond turning equipment in the production flow of low to high-volume jobs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • 7+ year’s optics diamond turning or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Basic Math skills
  • Teamwork – the ability to work effectively and contribute to a team
  • CNC lathe experience is preferred
  • Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skill
  • Knowledge with DiffSys tool path software or similar
  • Familiar with G&M code, modification of tool path, and use call programs as needed
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Windows

Responsibilities

  • Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry
  • Perform mechanical inspections using micrometers, optical comparators, dial indicators, and drop gauges to ensure components meet specifications with diameter, sag, and center thickness
  • Read and interpret complex prints to determine tolerances and specifications
  • Operate and maintain diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of infrared optical lenses and metal mirrors
  • Adjust, understand programming, set up, and operate state-of-the-art lathe equipment
  • Understands the effect of feed rate, depth of cut, spindle speeds and their effect on quality with different materials
  • Responsible for cleaning and visually inspecting diamond-turned optical components, ensuring compliance with ISO and MIL standards for surface quality and dimensional accuracy
  • Inspects, maintains, and handles single-point diamond tools, knowledgeable in tool features, application, and proper use
  • Optical metrology skills, including calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers (e.g., Form Talysurf) for form error and surface roughness inspection of lenses and mirrors

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-term and Short-term disability
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