Lens Machinist Assembler - Panavision Woodland Hills

About the role

The Lens Machinist Assembler position at Panavision Woodland Hills involves operating standard tooling machinery and assembling precision optical lenses. This role operates within a professional office environment and requires prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Machine lens components according to engineering blueprints.
• Assemble lenses in compliance with Panavision specifications and quality standards.
• Design and fabricate tooling fixtures required for lens manufacturing.
• Modify existing components using conventional machining methods.
• Collaborate with the Optical department to troubleshoot issues.
• Perform daily machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Complete additional tasks and assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of optical manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of optical testing and measurement equipment.
• Extensive experience operating manufacturing machinery and related tools.
• Familiarity with materials used in lens production.
• Understanding of safety protocols related to machinery operation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical and optical drawings.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily work requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and produce lenses in a timely manner.

Qualifications

This position requires a solid understanding of optical manufacturing processes, knowledge of optical testing and measurement equipment, extensive experience operating manufacturing machinery and related tools, familiarity with materials used in lens production, understanding of safety protocols related to machinery operation, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to interpret complex mechanical and optical drawings, flexibility to adapt to changing daily work requirements, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to maintain tight tolerances, and ability to meet strict deadlines and produce lenses in a timely manner.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in optical manufacturing, including experience with lens assembly and machining. Proficiency in using optical testing and measurement equipment is also essential. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Panavision offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$23.00 to $30.00 per hour

Schedule

This position operates within standard business hours but may require extended hours and occasional weekend work.