Optical Fabrication Technician (CNC) CWW Back End Nights

Role and responsibilities

Shift: Back End Nights 6pm – 6am (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternate Wednesday)

Must be willing to work a compressed work week schedule- twelve-hour long shift and rotating from three to four days a week.

• Assemble cutting tools into tool-holders and positions tool-holders in machine spindles and/or tool changer magazines as required.
• Manually program CNC controllers through manual data input, generated CNC programs.
• Manipulate machine controls to set up cutting tools and machine work pieces through CNC operation.
• Make tool changes and offsets to keep parts in spec and/or to compensate for tool wear.
• Follow written English work instructions that describe the process and the required measurements.
• Read and interpret ISO blueprints and incorporate them into part programs.
• Measure workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Verify settings by regularly measuring parts before and after changes are made.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to supervisors and co-workers on other shifts.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and notifying supervisor of discrepancies.
• Effectively communicate one on one and in small groups to operators, management and engineers.
• Prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.

Education and experience

• A high school, trade school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• An associate degree in machining from a vocational trade preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility or completion of a vocational certification preferable.
• Intermediate mathematical skills including use of basic math, geometry and trigonometry.
• Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Windows 10, MS Office & SAP.
• At least 6 months of experience working with CNC machines and equipment used in optical fabrication.
• Familiarity with using the following measurement tools: micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages.
• Prior DMG, Hurco & Siemens control experience a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills – capable of translating requirements into executable schedule.
• Cross train and support cross functional groups.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Strong ability to work safely on fragile, high value optics.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Prior proven ability to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Other information

• May also be exposed to laser energy, magnetic fields and open flames.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• May require travel dependent on business needs.
• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Sometimes required to work in a moderate to high noise level environment in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, solvents, polishing slurry, and tooling.
• You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Additional Responsibilities

• There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.).

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