Optician - Precision Grinding

Ametek, Inc.Middlefield, CT
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About The Position

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking an Optician – Precision Grinder to join our Middlefield Optics team. As an Optician – Precision Grinder, you will be responsible for crafting ultra-precision optical components into high performance optics that enable world-class metrology and optical systems

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations or a working knowledge of one or more: mechanics, order of operations processes, computers or applications
  • Enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in craftmanship
  • Solid mathematical aptitude
  • Ability to consistently read and interpret complex technical drawings, written specifications, and verbal instructions
  • Excellent manual dexterity, patience and persistence, and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components
  • Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving
  • Ability to take initiative and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities
  • Organized, conscientious and focused
  • Computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
  • Capable to lift and move up to 70 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time
  • Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset
  • Resilient, resourceful and responsive
  • applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Responsibilities

  • Programs, sets up, and operates CNC milling, lathe, or other machinery according to blueprint specifications and work instructions.
  • Selects, mounts, attaches and calibrates a variety of attachments and grinding machines for grinding angles, contours, lines, and spheres on to surfaces.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, travelers, and optical specifications, translating design intent into repeatable, high‑quality hardware
  • Tests the accuracy of settings and programs; inspect parts using precision measuring tools and software.
  • Interfaces with plant systems (document control, other manufacturing systems)
  • Responsible for cleaning and autonomous maintenance.
  • Communicates, documents and maintains records to contribute to documentation of best practices, knowledge transfer, optimization of cycle time, and continuous improvement
  • Performs process and equipment troubleshooting, owning quality at the bench to identify defects early to minimize rework and scrap
  • Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • benefits
  • retirement (401k)
  • paid time off programs
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