Diamond Turning Technician, ALL SHIFTS
About The Position
Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Diamond Turning Technicians at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax! A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment: 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: Optimax is seeking an experienced ultra-precision manufacturing professional to support and advance our Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) operations. This role focuses on machine performance optimization, producing optically functional surfaces at the limits of tolerancing. The Diamond Turning Technician will play a role in developing machining strategies, optimizing motion control performance through PID tuning, and driving measurable improvements in surface quality, throughput, and process capability. This position requires technical experience and the ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges in a high-precision optical environment. Through On the Job Training (OJT), the Diamond Turning Technician will: Ultra-Precision Machining: Setup, program, and operate SPDT machine tools to produce ultra-precision optical components and high-value surfaces. Optimize machining processes capable of meeting extreme form and finish requirements. Machine Performance & Controls Optimization: Apply advanced understanding of machine dynamics including vibration, thermal stability, spindle behavior, and tool wear. Troubleshoot machine/process deviations using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain documentation of process parameters, tooling configurations, non-conformances, and improvement actions. Uphold safety, cleanliness, and handling protocols appropriate for precision optical manufacturing environments. Advancement through the Diamond Turning ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED required.
- Proven expertise in optimization for optical machining processes
- Minimum of 3 years of diamond turning (DT) experience in an ultra-precision manufacturing environment with Infrared (IR) materials.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Diffsys
Nice To Haves
- Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Setup, program, and operate SPDT machine tools to produce ultra-precision optical components and high-value surfaces.
- Optimize machining processes capable of meeting extreme form and finish requirements.
- Apply advanced understanding of machine dynamics including vibration, thermal stability, spindle behavior, and tool wear.
- Troubleshoot machine/process deviations using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
- Maintain documentation of process parameters, tooling configurations, non-conformances, and improvement actions.
- Uphold safety, cleanliness, and handling protocols appropriate for precision optical manufacturing environments.
Benefits
- Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
- Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
- Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
