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Sr. Optical Polisher (2nd shift)

Kearfott Corporation
Pine Brook, NJ, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($70,000/yr$110,000/yr)

About the role

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

 

 

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

 

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

 

 

 

Sr. Optical Polisher (2nd shift)

 

Overview

As a Sr. Optical Polisher, you will perform precision polishing and cleaning operations on a wide variety of high finish and critical dimensioned glass parts. 

 

Essential Functions:

  • Set up and operate a wide variety of bench equipment to polish and clean diverse glass parts.
  • Perform critical deburring and polishing operations on hard-to-handle parts
  • Work from drawings, specifications, and written & verbal instructions to perform the duties assigned.
  • Check work with a variety of electro-mechanical optical and manual measuring equipment.
  • Operate small electric hand and bench tools to perform duties.
  • Use a variety of proper grit, lapping, and polishing compounds to perform duties.
  • Performs any other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives

 

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Five years minimum experience in precision polishing and deburring of diverse-sized glass parts under magnification.
  • Knowledge of parts inspection and statistical process control. 
  • Requires the working knowledge of and use of hand tools, power tools, microscope, and electronic equipment.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 hourly.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

 

Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

 

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