Fabrication Technician

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Job description

Inrad Optics, a Luxium Solutions Company, is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with proficient visual acuity and hand dexterity to assemble our precision custom optics. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

We Train all New Hires While experience in optics is always a plus, we encourage anyone with patience, a keen attention to detail, and proficient hand dexterity to apply. These are the key skills to be successful in this role, and no further experience is required!

Requirements

Key responsibilities

Cleaning, handling and packaging of optical components.

Handling of various materials related to manufacturing of precision optics.

Operation of optical polishing, grinding, milling and generating machines.

Use of various instruments and measurement gauges.

Read, understand and follow optical blueprints and ensure conformity to blueprint specifications and the work order traveler.

Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.

Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.

Clean, assemble, cure and test complex optical assemblies and components to customer specifications.

In conjunction with engineering assist in development and use of optical and mechanical fixtures. Test and qualify fixtures.

Set up all jobs including materials, fixtures, instruments and measuring devices.

Final test assemblies to assure tolerances are met

Identify and repair assemblies that do not meet tolerances.

Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.

Maintain required operation documentation & records.

Key requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; additional optical training preferred.

Technical or mechanical background preferred, but not required

experience in precision small component assembly, preferably in an optical job shop environment, preferred but not required

Strong knowledge of optical measurement and test equipment & procedures, preferred but not required

Ability to read & interpret complex optical prints & drawings

Basic math skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks

Problem solving skills

Hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility

Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

Monday-Friday Schedule

Flexible PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

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