Optical Technician

About the role

The Optical Machine Technician position at Teledyne FLIR Defense involves operating various machines to fabricate and measure optical components. Responsibilities include profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning, and testing optical components. The role also requires reading and understanding blueprints, using metrology and inspection tools, and performing visual inspections of small parts for defects.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines including diamond turning, conventional polishing, CNC polishers and grinders, and MRF.
• Perform functions associated with the fabrication of optical components such as profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning, and testing using appropriate machines and equipment.
• Use a variety of metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Follow appropriate safety and equipment maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work 1st shift hours during training and then transition to 2nd or 3rd shift hours.
• A high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Machining experience strongly preferred.
• Optical manufacturing experience a plus/preferred.
• Experience using basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, drop gauges preferred.
• Experience performing visual inspections of small parts for defects strongly preferred.
• Experience handling delicate parts/pieces throughout a manufacturing process strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Able to grip, grasp, and work with hands on products repetitively.
• Able to follow direction and coaching from others.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$18.50 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule

Initially works 1st shift hours during training and then transitions to 2nd or 3rd shift hours.