Sr. CNC Machine Operator

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc • Richmond, CA

16d • $22 - $38

About The Position

The Attalon Optical Systems business unit is a precision optics and optical assemblies design and manufacturing group, which specializes in high-precision aspheres for a variety of specialized applications including semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing, ground and space-based telescopes, defense systems and other exotic scientific and government-sponsored programs. The business encompasses the Tinsley Custom Optics product line, and is in Richmond, CA.

Nice To Haves

• 5–7 years of experience in precision CNC machining of glass
• Proficient in CAM software (Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret technical drawings accurately
• Experienced in training and coaching junior CNC technicians on programming and machining complex glass geometries
• Skilled in classical optical generating techniques: blancharding, spherical generating, edging, and cropping
• Familiar with aspheric optical surfaces, including sag calculations, aspheric departure, wedge, and decentering

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and evaluating optical component drawings to determine the most effective processes and methods needed to meet precise drawing specifications.
• Programming CNC tool paths for machining glass and other optical materials
• Operating advanced Haas and DMG-Mori 3 to 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers to shape these materials with high accuracy.
• Using conventional optical machining equipment to shape optical materials.
• Coaching and training junior CNC technicians in glass machining techniques, optical fabrication methods, and CNC programming using GibbsCAM.
• Actively participating in process development initiatives aimed at expanding machining capabilities, increasing production yield, and improving cycle times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed