Optical Mechanical Assembler 2nd Shift

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions LLC • Londonderry, NH

2d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The Optical Mechanical Assembler performs fabrication and assembly work involving optical components. Tasks include profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning, and testing with appropriate machines and equipment. The role uses metrology and inspection tools to verify component accuracy and quality, and requires reading and understanding blueprints and technical drawings. The assembler follows safety and equipment-maintenance procedures and may build or modify equipment used to test precision optics. At higher levels, the role may lead others in using that equipment.

Work is generally semi-routine, with defined procedures and solutions; some assignments may be moderately difficult and require fact-finding or adapting documented processes to related situations. The scope of impact is typically limited to the immediate team or department.

The position also involves electronic and mechanical assembly activities, including soldering, cleanroom work, ESD procedures, and careful handling of lenses, mirrors, and filters to prevent contamination or surface damage. The stated base rate is increased by 10% for second shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in assembly or a related field.
• Working knowledge of IPC workmanship requirements.
• Experience using soldering equipment, including fine-pitch soldering and shielded cable assembly under magnification.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Understanding of electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.
• Ability to follow visual work instructions and product specifications.
• Ability to select and correctly use precision hand tools, power tools, torque-controlled screwdrivers, and assembly fixtures according to approved instructions and fastening requirements.
• Ability to handle optical components using approved methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with optical assemblies, such as products containing lenses.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate optical components through profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning, and testing.
• Use metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality.
• Read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, visual work instructions, and product specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain equipment in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Build or modify equipment used to test precision optics, as needed.
• Use soldering equipment, including for fine-pitch soldering and shielded cable assembly under magnification.
• Select and correctly use precision hand tools, power tools, torque-controlled screwdrivers, and assembly fixtures according to approved work instructions and fastening requirements.
• Handle lenses, mirrors, and filters using approved methods to prevent contamination and surface damage.
• At higher levels, lead others in the use of equipment for testing precision optics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED