Optics Fabricator 5

MKS Instruments•Irvine, CA
•$27 - $44

About The Position

As an Optics Fabricator at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, and other teams to produce precision optics. You will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor. The role involves operating polishing and generating machines, interpreting production documentation, testing optical parts, troubleshooting equipment, inspecting surface quality, and maintaining machines.

Requirements

  • Six or more years of related experience.
  • Basic computer skills and literacy.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent is preferred.
  • Related experience sizing, grinding, or polishing optical materials using conventional and/or CNC methods.

Responsibilities

  • Run multiple polishing and generating machines to process optical materials such as fused silica and CaF2.
  • Read routers and engineering drawings to understand part specifications and manufacturing processes.
  • Test optical parts using interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other test equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and make adjustments to produce passing parts.
  • Inspect surface quality to ensure parts are free of digs and scratches.
  • Perform machine maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Sick time.
  • 15 paid vacation days.
  • Six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
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