About The Position
The Optical Fabrication CNC Technician works with CNC machines and equipment used in optical fabrication, handling fragile, high-value optics. The role includes setting up and operating CNC machinery, adjusting tools and offsets to maintain part specifications, reading blueprints, programming controllers, measuring workpieces, and documenting work between shifts. The technician collaborates with operators, management, engineers, and colleagues across shifts, while working safely and supporting production priorities and process improvements. The position requires working in a clean-room environment for the duration of the shift, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves. The work environment is temperature-controlled with moderate to high noise levels, and may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, solvents, polishing slurry, tooling, lasers, magnetic fields, open flames, high voltage and currents, and chemicals. Travel may be required depending on business needs. The posting’s title specifies a back-end day schedule of 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and alternate Wednesdays. The shift details elsewhere in the posting instead state back-end nights, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of experience working with CNC machines and equipment used in optical fabrication.
- Intermediate mathematical skills, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Windows 10, MS Office, and SAP.
- Ability to use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gages.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate requirements into an executable schedule.
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
- Ability to work safely with fragile, high-value optics.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow through with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Clear, concise, and professional communication skills.
- Willingness to work in a clean-room environment wearing required protective garments and equipment for the entire shift.
- Comfort working around lasers, ladders, platforms, and chemicals.
- Comfort operating or working around overhead cranes, fork trucks, and motorized pallet movers.
- Ability to access controlled technology under applicable U.S. export regulations before beginning work; the candidate must be legally authorized to access it.
- Work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in machining from a vocational trade school.
- Previous manufacturing facility experience with 3–5 axis machining and/or completion of a vocational certification.
- Prior experience with DMG, Hurco, and Siemens controls.
Responsibilities
- Assemble cutting tools into tool-holders and position tool-holders in machine spindles and/or tool changer magazines as required.
- Manually program CNC controllers through manual data input and generated CNC programs.
- Set up cutting tools and machine workpieces using CNC controls.
- Make tool changes and offsets to keep parts within specification or compensate for tool wear.
- Follow written English work instructions describing processes and required measurements.
- Read and interpret ISO blueprints and incorporate them into part programs.
- Measure workpieces for conformance to specifications.
- Verify settings by regularly measuring parts before and after changes.
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to supervisors and coworkers on other shifts.
- Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations and notifying supervisors of discrepancies.
- Communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups with operators, management, and engineers.
- Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
- Translate requirements into an executable schedule.
- Cross-train and support cross-functional groups.
- Identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance.
- Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
- Eight hours of vacation leave every month.
- Thirteen paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
