Systems Assembler I-III

IDEX•West Henrietta, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Assembler cleans and inspects optical components and mounts, then assembles optical sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Success requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity, the ability to follow work instructions, and sound decision-making at different stages of assembly. The role is part of the Systems production team at IDEX Health & Science’s Life Science Optics operation in West Henrietta, New York, with success measured by product quality, on-time delivery, and productivity. The work includes inspecting components to MIL specifications, reading engineering drawings, mounting and bonding lens elements within barrels using passive alignment, and diagnosing sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The assembler also maintains tools and the work area under Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO protocols, completes work-order time and paperwork, and follows clean-room procedures. The position may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, for which U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent-resident status is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; in the absence of a diploma or GED, two or more years of relevant work experience or two or more years working in an optics or photonics field/manufacturing environment is preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Clear communication skills.
Strong technical aptitude and work ethic.
Ability to perform consistent, recurring tasks over time.
Ability to learn new skills and job functions.
Ability to work well in a team environment and take initiative to perform varied tasks to meet goals.
Very good manual dexterity.
May require standing or sitting for extended periods.
Ability to lift 15–45 pounds occasionally as needed.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Ability to work in an ITAR-registered facility; positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, requiring U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent-resident status.
Ability to work the scheduled shift and overtime as production schedules require.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience handling, processing, and cleaning optical lenses and filters.
Experience working with lasers, sub-component assemblies, or optics.
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
In the absence of a high school diploma or GED, two or more years of relevant work experience or two or more years in an optics or photonics field/manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and inspect optical components and mounts, including inspecting clear apertures to MIL specifications.
Read engineering drawings to determine specifications and perform post-alignment or post-assembly cleaning and inspection.
Assemble and bond lens elements within mounts and barrels according to procedures using passive alignment techniques.
Verify sub-assemblies and final assemblies and use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify failure modes.
Maintain assembly tools and the work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO protocols.
Complete work-order time entries and maintain job-specific paperwork throughout the process.
Follow clean-room protocols.