Optical Fabrication Technician CWW Front End Days 6 am – 6pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, alternate Wednesday)

ASML•Wilton, CT

About The Position

Fabricate advanced optical components used in semiconductor photolithography machines, producing high-precision optics according to production schedules. Technicians work in one of several processing competencies, which may include CNC machining of glass, grinding and polishing optical surfaces, coating optics in deposition chambers, aligning and assembling glass parts, or measuring optical characteristics for in-process feedback and final inspection. The role involves handling delicate components, maintaining a safe and organized processing area, following standards, and contributing to continuous improvement alongside colleagues and partner teams. This position works the Front End Days schedule: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays. The work takes place in a clean-room environment and may involve exposure to lasers, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, magnetic fields, high voltage and currents, and moderate to high noise levels. Work authorization in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship is required, as is legal authorization to access controlled technology before beginning work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Commitment to task and results orientation, including completing scheduled activities and reporting status throughout the shift.
Attention to detail, including visually inspecting work and detecting and reporting abnormalities.
Ability to organize information and materials.
Ability to read and understand gauges and other measuring devices.
Ability to interpret mathematical and geometrical data.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to document problems clearly using facts and data.
Accountability and willingness to engage in problem resolution.
Dexterity to handle optical components carefully.
Must be willing to work in a clean room while wearing coveralls, a hood, booties, safety glasses, and gloves for the entire shift.
Must be comfortable working around lasers, chemicals, ladders, platforms, overhead cranes, fork trucks, and motorized pallet movers.
Must be able to work in a moderate-to-high-noise environment in a temperature-controlled setting.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future, and legally authorized to access controlled technology before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a vocational trade.
Previous experience in a manufacturing facility or completion of a vocational certification.
Prior use of measuring equipment such as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), or interferometers.
Participation in continuous improvement efforts such as quality circles or kaizen events.
Ability to constructively challenge existing practices in pursuit of improvement.
Self-motivated learner.

Responsibilities

Actively monitor and take ownership of optical processing equipment.
Handle delicate optical components and visually identify abnormal characteristics.
Maintain the processing area, tooling, and equipment to 5S standards.
Identify and escalate unsafe conditions.
Promptly identify and escalate product or process quality concerns.
Perform assigned work to support area and factory schedule execution.
Collaborate with Production Engineering and Manufacturing Management to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Learn and apply skills to work on progressively more challenging products.
Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, output, and cycle time.
Inspect glass surfaces and create maps showing minute defects.
Clean optical surfaces to remove particles and contaminants.
Accurately record time and attendance.
Assist with training new and existing employees.