Optical Manufacturing Technician, OFF SHIFTS

Optimax Systems Inc.•Town of Ontario, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding its team, seeking Optical Manufacturing Technicians at all skill levels. The company offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. The role involves manufacturing precision optics and other optical components. Successful candidates will 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. 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
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

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar
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
Ability to collect and interpret data
Strong Multi-tasking skills
Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques
AAS or AS degree
One or more years working in manufacturing

Responsibilities

Manufacturing precision optics and other optical components
Undergo instruction and training to operate optics manufacturing and testing equipment such as multi-axis CNC machines, generating and polishing machines
Apply knowledge of layout and tooling techniques and procedures, shop mathematics, and properties of optical and abrasive materials
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