Optical Mechanical Assembler First Shift
About The Position
Performs assembly and fabrication work involving optical components, including profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning, and testing with appropriate machines and equipment. Uses metrology and inspection tools to assess component accuracy and quality, and reads and understands blueprints and technical drawings. Follows safety and equipment-maintenance procedures. The position may also involve building or modifying equipment used to test precision optics and, at higher levels, leading others in its use. Work is generally guided by defined procedures and documented processes. Assignments range from semi-routine to moderately difficult and may require selecting or adapting established solutions, gathering facts to understand issues, and managing costs related to one’s work. Impact is typically at the immediate team or department level. The role requires experience with fine-pitch soldering and shielded cable assembly under magnification, cleanroom work, IPC-610 workmanship requirements, and ESD procedures. The assembler follows visual work instructions and product specifications; selects and uses precision hand and power tools, torque-controlled screwdrivers, and assembly fixtures according to approved instructions and fastening requirements; and handles lenses, mirrors, and filters using approved methods to prevent contamination and surface damage.
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 with 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 such as lenses, mirrors, and filters using approved methods.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with optical assemblies, such as products containing lenses.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate optical components through processes such as 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 and technical drawings.
- Follow safety and equipment-maintenance procedures.
- Build or modify equipment used to test precision optics, as needed.
- At higher levels, lead others in the use of testing equipment.
- Perform fine-pitch soldering and shielded cable assembly under magnification.
- Work in a cleanroom environment and follow IPC-610 workmanship and ESD requirements.
- Follow visual work instructions and product specifications.
- Select and correctly use precision hand tools, power tools, torque-controlled screwdrivers, and assembly fixtures in accordance with approved instructions and fastening requirements.
- Handle lenses, mirrors, and filters using approved methods to prevent contamination and surface damage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
