Optical Fabrication Technician

ASML•Wilton, CT

About The Position

Fabricate high-precision optical components used in advanced semiconductor photolithography machines. Work in one of several processing competencies: CNC machining of glass; grinding and polishing optical surfaces; operating deposition chambers to coat optics; aligning and assembling glass parts; or measuring optical characteristics for process feedback and final inspection. Produce quality optics to production schedules, maintain safety and workplace organization, follow standards, and contribute to continuous improvement through individual learning and teamwork. The role follows a compressed schedule of 12-hour shifts, rotating between three and four days per week. The listed Front End Days schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesday. Work takes place in a clean room, with required protective clothing and equipment worn throughout the shift. The environment is temperature controlled and may have moderate to high noise. The position may involve travel based on business needs and exposure to lasers, chemicals, solvents, moving mechanical parts, strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents, and industrial material-handling equipment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and legally authorized to access controlled technology before beginning work. Compensation is listed as a base annual salary range of $38,100–$69,850; individual pay depends on role-related factors. The company offers employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; access to a 401(k) plan; eight hours of vacation leave per month; and 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Commitment to completing scheduled activities and reporting status during the shift.
Attention to detail, including visually inspecting work 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.
Willingness to constructively challenge existing methods and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
Self-motivation and willingness to learn.
Dexterity to handle optical components carefully.
Willingness to work a compressed schedule of 12-hour shifts, rotating between three and four days per week.
Willingness to work in a clean room wearing coveralls, a hood, booties, safety glasses, and gloves for the entire shift.
Must be comfortable working around lasers and chemicals, using ladders and platforms, and working around overhead cranes, forklifts, and motorized pallet movers.
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 starting 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, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), or an interferometer.
Participation in continuous improvement efforts such as quality circles or kaizen events.

Responsibilities

Monitor and take ownership of optical processing equipment.
Handle delicate optical components and visually identify abnormal characteristics.
Maintain the work area, tooling, and equipment to 5S standards.
Identify and escalate unsafe conditions and product or process quality concerns promptly.
Perform assigned work to support area and factory production schedules.
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 that 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.
Fabricate optical components through assigned processing competencies, which may include machining, grinding and polishing, coating, alignment and assembly, or metrology and inspection.