Optical Manufacturing Technician

Optimax Systems • Ontario, NY

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Optical Manufacturing Technician

OFF SHIFTS: B-Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm), C-Shift (11:00pm-7:30am)

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Manufacturing 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:

The Optical Manufacturing Technician position is responsible for manufacturing precision optics and other optical components. Successful candidates undergo instruction and training to operate optics manufacturing and testing equipment such as multi-axis CNC machines, generating and polishing machines, applying knowledge of layout and tooling techniques and procedures, shop mathematics, and properties of optical and abrasive materials.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), optical manufacturing technicians will:

Read and interpret lens specifications from blue prints, drawings and work orders;
Set up and operate equipment, which may include: CNC and non-CNC generating equipment, grinding equipment, polishing equipment, centering equipment and inspection equipment to manufacture precision optics;
Mount work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum;
Select premixed compounds or mix grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula;
Grind and polish optics to specifications;
Learn to operate Interferometers, coordinate measuring machines and other advanced testing equipment
Inspect in-process optics for conformance to specifications.

Advancement through the Optical Manufacturing Technician 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. Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired.
• Familiarity with computers to include but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Proficient shop math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, decimal arithmetic and percentages
• Ability to follow directions and attention to detail
• Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills
• Good mental dexterity and decision making
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings
• Hand-eye coordination and/or manual dexterity similar to those skills utilized in artistic, creative or musical activities are desirable
• Ability to collect and interpret data
• Strong Multi-tasking skills
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques

Nice To Haves

• AAS or AS preferred.
• One or more years working in manufacturing is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret lens specifications from blue prints, drawings and work orders
• Set up and operate equipment, which may include: CNC and non-CNC generating equipment, grinding equipment, polishing equipment, centering equipment and inspection equipment to manufacture precision optics
• Mount work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum
• Select premixed compounds or mix grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula
• Grind and polish optics to specifications
• Learn to operate Interferometers, coordinate measuring machines and other advanced testing equipment
• Inspect in-process optics for conformance to specifications

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees