Optical Technician
II-VI
- Budd Lake, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform various functions associated with fabrication of optical components such as profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning and testing using appropriate machines and equipment
- Manufacture optical components in a production environment by loading and aligning components on fabrication machines and reviewing and modifying setup parameters depends on crystal orientation
- Prepare equipment for operation by positioning and securing polishing fixtures, preparing tooling, and preparing and monitoring polishing slurries
- Operate multiple machines in parallel to ensure equipment uptime and OEE
- Maintain in-process specifications and controls and determines sequence of operations based on work instructions
- Measure part dimensions using various tools including micrometers and height gauges
- Use a variety of metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality (x-ray goniometers, interferometers, autocollimators, comparators, etc.)
- Monitors manufacturing processes and works with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements
- May build or modify equipment used to test precision options and lead others in their use.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing scheduled preventative maintenance
- Actively participate in building a collaborative and productive team environment
- Other tasks as required by business operations
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an advanced manufacturing field
- Previous experience operating precision hand tools such as micrometers and calipers preferred
- Previous experience operating equipment such as STS Inner Diameter (ID) Saws, K&S Saws, DCM Grinders, CNC Machines, Sine Plates, Polishing and Beveling spindles, CP Lappers and/or Double-Sided Lapping /Polishing Equipment preferred
- MUST have good manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
- Candidate must be able to perform frequent and sustained standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and have sufficient visual acuity for reading computer screens and hardcopy documents.
- Need to be able to operate and use microscope and computer.
- Previous experience in optical crystal fabrication
- Understanding of basic shop math such as ratios, graphs, algebra, and basic geometry
- Required to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
- Previous experience in conducting root cause analysis and recommending remedies
- Previous experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement environment