Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) ALL SHIFTS
About The Position
Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! 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.
Requirements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and CAD/CAM software.
- Ability to create and deliver Just-In-Time (JIT) training for production staff.
- Top-notch interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, cooperative, positive, and able to work effectively in teams.
- Minimum of 1 year of optics manufacturing and/or optics testing or equivalent education.
Nice To Haves
- 2 or 4 year engineering or technical degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the ME to determine engineering tasks, project timelines, and process pathways.
- Support manufacturing teams by systematically resolving technical production issues.
- Analyze process flows using Lean tools to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
- Record improvement results accurately to ensure standardized, retrievable workflows.
- Work closely with team members and fill in on the production line when needed.
- Lead targeted improvement initiatives directed by the ME and Team Leaders.
- Encourage teams to exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality.
- Facilitate the 5-Why process and follow up on cell-specific corrective actions.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for customers and vendors when the ME is unavailable.
Benefits
- 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
- Support for continuing education
- Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Generous vacation and paid holidays
- 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
Associate degree
