Wind Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A.S., or equivalent experience, in Optical or Mechanical technologies.
• Experience with production technologies, including evaluating and testing processes.
• Ability to perform work deliberately, carefully, and safely.
• Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines to perform multiple tasks and communicate effectively with managers and customers.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record process parameters.
• Experience with databases, data manipulation skills, personal computers, and associated software.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines.
• US citizen, at least 18 years of age.
• Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing visual quality inspections on optical, precision, or high-value components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Familiarity with scratch/dig inspection standards and defect documentation practices.
• Experience creating NCRs and maintaining quality records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically in controlled inspection environments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Previous cleanroom experience, including familiarity with gowning requirements, contamination control practices, and protocol compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and outgoing inspection of large, finished, and uncoated optics in accordance with approved procedures and drawing requirements.
• Inspect optical surfaces for flaws including scratches, digs, stains, haze, inclusions, cracks, edge chips, and other visible imperfections.
• Inspect optics for surface contamination, including particles and organic haze, prior to defect inspection.
• Verify optic serial numbers and ensure inspection records and maps are properly aligned to part orientation.
• Review drawings, specifications, prior NCRs, and inspection requirements before beginning inspection.
• Document defects and contamination on inspection maps with accurate location, type, and estimated or measured size.
• Use inspection aids and measurement tools such as comparator cards, scratch/dig standards, microscopes, and loupes to evaluate defect size and severity.
• Methodically inspect each optical surface using controlled lighting and scanning techniques to ensure complete coverage.
• Follow written operational, quality, and safety procedures while completing assigned work.
• Adhere to cleanroom protocols, including proper gowning procedures, to maintain contamination control standards within the inspection environment.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding inspection status and quality issues.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• generous paid leave
• tuition reimbursement