Optical Mechanical Technician

CACI International • Danbury, CT

9d • $41,400 - $82,600 • Onsite

About The Position

This skilled position involves Opto-Mechanical Assemblies, you are responsible for developing and assembling products with a focus on customer and production support. Working with high precision Opto-Mechanical products, this individual will have the opportunity to be mentored and work hands on within a growing and evolving aerospace and defense environment. Our customers rely on our ability to meet the highest standard of reliability and quality in everything we do.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience
• Must be mechanically inclined with a curiosity and aptitude to learn
• Computer proficiency with the willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to speak up as appropriate and escalate issues as required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical and/ Optical aptitude and assembly skills related experience

Responsibilities

• Ability to read blueprints and work from assembly drawings.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot a mixture of products, repair, reassembly, and test.
• Be a self-starter, who will work independently on production assemblies and repairs.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to multi-task in a variety of technical jobs while keeping the work organized.
• Openness to cross-training within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
• Experience with optics a plus.
• Ability to work with high-tolerance specifications a plus.
• Using Standard work Instruction and established guidelines assemble components on assigned programs. May include optical components, electro-optical components and assemblies.
• Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches.
• Assist in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
• Identify and correct minor processes, material, designs, or equipment.
• Develop the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals
• Work with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
• Assisting in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

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