Assembler I - B-Shift

About the role

This role is a B-Shift/2nd Shift Opening with hours of 2:00pm-10:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Clean metal, glass, and optical components using approved solvents, wipes, ultrasonic systems, and defined cleaning methods.
• Follow contamination-control and handling practices appropriate for clean-room manufacturing.
• Prepare components for downstream assembly operations, inspection, or packaging.
• Perform incoming and in-process measurements on machined metal parts and optical elements to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Measure features including lens center thickness, diameter, wedge, edge dimensions, housing bores, depths, and mechanical interfaces.
• Use standard measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges, and basic optical metrology tools.
• Document inspection results and identify nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures.
• Assemble optical components into housings where alignment is passively controlled by machined features.
• Apply and cure adhesives for securing optics according to defined processes.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks including fastening, fixturing, and handling of subassemblies.
• Verify assembly completeness and workmanship prior to release.
• Record build and inspection data to maintain product traceability.
• Communicate unclear instructions, discrepancies, or quality concerns to supervisors or engineering.
• Maintain an organized work area that supports precision optical manufacturing.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or technician role.
• Experience handling optical components or precision-machined parts preferred.
• Experience working in regulated or high-quality manufacturing environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and follow written assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, adhesives, and standard inspection equipment.
• Basic understanding of optical components such as lenses, windows, and filters.
• Understanding of contamination-control principles in clean-room environments.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to accurately document work and inspection results.
• Ability to identify quality issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Ability to work dependably within established procedures and team structures.

Skills

• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and follow written assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools, adhesives, and standard inspection equipment.
• Basic understanding of optical components such as lenses, windows, and filters.
• Understanding of contamination-control principles in clean-room environments.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to accurately document work and inspection results.
• Ability to identify quality issues and escalate them appropriately.

Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33,300.00 - $49,900.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan. Benefits Package includes: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. For more information on our benefits and rewards, visit: here. IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.