Optical Manufacturing Technician A-shift

Optimax Systems, Inc • Ontario, NY • 3w ago

Optical Manufacturing Technician

A-SHIFT: (7:00am-3:30pm)

Minimum 35 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Manufacturing Technicians at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment.

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Optical Manufacturing Technician position is responsible for manufacturing precision optics and other optical components. Successful candidates undergo instruction and training to operate optics manufacturing and testing equipment such as multi-axis CNC machines, generating and polishing machines, applying knowledge of layout and tooling techniques and procedures, shop mathematics, and properties of optical and abrasive materials.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), optical manufacturing technicians will:

Read and interpret lens specifications from blue prints, drawings and work orders;

Set up and operate equipment, which may include: CNC and non-CNC generating equipment, grinding equipment, polishing equipment, centering equipment and inspection equipment to manufacture precision optics;

Mount work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum;

Select premixed compounds or mix grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula;

Grind and polish optics to specifications;

Learn to operate Interferometers, coordinate measuring machines and other advanced testing equipment

Inspect in-process optics for conformance to specifications.

Advancement through the Optical Manufacturing Technician ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

A High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements:

Familiarity with computers to include but not limited to Microsoft Office

Proficient shop math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, decimal arithmetic and percentages

Ability to follow directions and attention to detail

Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards

Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills

Good mental dexterity and decision making

Excellent communication skills

Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving

Other Skills and Experience:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings.

Hand-eye coordination and/or manual dexterity similar to those skills utilized in artistic, creative or musical activities are desirable.

Ability to collect and interpret data

Strong Multi-tasking skills

Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

May involve the use of oils and solvents.

Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

May require area specific safety training

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes

May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits:

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bonus : 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance : Support for continuing education

Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision options

401(k) : Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and paid holidays

Other Benefits : Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance : Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.

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