Senior Fabrication Technician

Gooch & Housego•Trinity, FL

About The Position

G&H is seeking a Senior Fabrication Technician for its team in Tampa, Florida. The role fabricates precision optical glass components, including prisms and other optical elements, using specialized equipment, tooling, and measurement techniques to meet demanding dimensional and optical requirements. The technician provides technical support for troubleshooting and process improvement and shares fabrication knowledge and best practices with less experienced team members. The position supports prototype, development, and production work, including introducing and refining fabrication processes for new and existing products. It also contributes to continuous improvement in efficiency, yield, safety, repeatability, and process consistency, while maintaining equipment, tooling, and work areas according to safety, maintenance, and housekeeping requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in precision fabrication, optical manufacturing, machining, or a similar manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience setting up and operating precision fabrication equipment such as saws, mills, grinders, lapping equipment, or similar machinery.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and tools used to monitor fabrication processes and dimensional requirements.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hand/eye coordination, and ability to work safely with small, delicate, and high-value components.
Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet tight tolerances and established specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot fabrication and equipment issues and collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other functions.
Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in optics, machining, precision manufacturing, or a related field.
Experience fabricating optical glass, prisms, or other precision optical components.

Responsibilities

Fabricate precision optical glass components, including prisms and other optical elements, according to engineering drawings, specifications, travelers, and work instructions.
Set up and operate equipment to cut, shape, grind, lap, and otherwise process optical glass while maintaining required tolerances.
Select and use tooling, fixtures, abrasives, and fabrication techniques appropriate to component and process requirements.
Perform in-process checks and measurements to verify work meets specifications and process requirements.
Identify fabrication issues or process deviations and escalate them through appropriate Manufacturing, Engineering, or Quality channels.
Complete production records, travelers, and other manufacturing documentation accurately to maintain traceability.
Troubleshoot fabrication and equipment issues and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other functions to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Support prototype, development, and production activities, including introduction and refinement of fabrication processes for new and existing products.
Contribute to continuous improvement in fabrication efficiency, yield, safety, repeatability, and process consistency.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to less experienced fabrication technicians, sharing techniques and best practices.
Support training and cross-training activities for the team.
Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in accordance with safety, maintenance, and housekeeping requirements.
Undertake other reasonable and related tasks allocated by the manager.