Optician I

Torrent Photonics LLC • Seminole, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing production tasks and supporting the fabrication department. This role will work in tandem with other opticians to achieve department/company goals. Duties include cleaning, inspection, grinding, polishing, operating CNCs, blocking/deblocking.
Primary Responsibilities: Major include the following activities:
Perform quality inspections for incoming, in-process, and finished optics utilizing various optical, mechanical measuring devices/techniques and visual inspection techniques.
Perform cleaning of optics at various stages of the process
Perform production tasks in one or more of the following fabrication cells: Conventional grind/polish, Dicing/Shaping, Spindle Polish, CNC grind/polish, Aspheric Grind/Polish, or Centering
Complete product work IAW traveler and standard work instructions.
Ensure travelers, datasheets and all required documentation are filled out correctly.
Communicate safety and process concerns to supervisor/management.
Support other opticians and mentor optician trainees
Performs other duties as assigned.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Salvo. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Requirements

• English is the primary communication language. Must be able to read and understand English
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team or alone when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Basic understanding in surface quality, handling optics, and mechanical dimensional tools (eg. Micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prefer a self-driven, meticulous individual with strong math skills
• 1-5 years of optical fabrication experience
• In lieu of years of experience, must be at least level 2 in two competency areas in the Fabrication Training Matrix
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking within a localized area.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• This position is on site, no remote work option.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with ERP systems is desirable.
• Associates degree with a math/science focus is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections for incoming, in-process, and finished optics utilizing various optical, mechanical measuring devices/techniques and visual inspection techniques.
• Perform cleaning of optics at various stages of the process
• Perform production tasks in one or more of the following fabrication cells: Conventional grind/polish, Dicing/Shaping, Spindle Polish, CNC grind/polish, Aspheric Grind/Polish, or Centering
• Complete product work IAW traveler and standard work instructions.
• Ensure travelers, datasheets and all required documentation are filled out correctly.
• Communicate safety and process concerns to supervisor/management.
• Support other opticians and mentor optician trainees
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees