Optics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Having a complete working knowledge of Conventional Processing of optical components, candidate will set up, operate, and maintain conventional grinding, polishing and metrology equipment under direction of engineering staff by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes incoming and final inspection for cosmetic and geometric tolerances using loupes, drop gauges, calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, etc.
• Reviews and executes project instructions and preliminary specifications to identify and plan requirements for manufacturing jobs and / or process development to ensure customer needs and schedules are met.
• Prepares tooling for grinding, polishing or measurement setups.
• Conventional processing of near net spheres, maintaining radius of curvature using test plates, spherometers and interferometry. Running up to 10 spindles at the same time.
• Records and computes process data on laboratory forms for engineers.
• Maintains detailed notes and records of the work performed.
• Carries out routine maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment – keeping them clean and properly functioning.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Experience with handling, manufacturing and / or testing precision optics is desired.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; demonstrate manual dexterity; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Use of CNC equipment, scissor lift, forklifts, and other mechanical equipment is required – Proper training is required and provided before use, and caution must be used at all times when operating the equipment.

PPE to include gloves, safety glasses, proper footwear, etc is provided and required.

Work Hours : The normal working hours of this position can be first or second shift although swing shift and weekend work may be required as warranted.

The pay rate for this position will be between $21.00 per hour and $33.00 per hour. Where a candidate falls in the salary range will be based on the candidate's education and experience and how it compares with employees internally. A candidate should indicate the pay rate or range he / she is willing to accept in order to be considered for the position.

Apply online at : htpps : / / qedtech.com