Fabrication Technician

***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***

Inrad Optics, a Luxium Solutions Company, is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with the hands-on skills to machine our precision custom optics. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

We Train all New Hires While experience in optics is always a plus, we encourage anyone with patience, a keen attention to detail, and proficient hand dexterity to apply. These are the key skills to be successful in this role, and no further experience is required!

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Cleaning, handling and packaging of optical components.
• Handling of various materials related to manufacturing of precision optics.
• Operation of optical polishing, grinding, milling and generating machines.
• Use of various instruments and measurement gauges.
• Read, understand and follow optical blueprints and ensure conformity to blueprint specifications and the work order traveler.
• Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
• Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.
• Clean, assemble, cure and test complex optical assemblies and components to customer specifications.
• In conjunction with engineering assist in development and use of optical and mechanical fixtures. Test and qualify fixtures.
• Set up all jobs including materials, fixtures, instruments and measuring devices.
• Final test assemblies to assure tolerances are met
• Identify and repair assemblies that do not meet tolerances.
• Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain required operation documentation & records.

Key requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; additional optical training preferred.
• Technical or mechanical background preferred, but not required
• experience in precision small component assembly, preferably in an optical job shop environment, preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of optical measurement and test equipment & procedures, preferred but not required
• Ability to read & interpret complex optical prints & drawings
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks
• Problem solving skills
• Hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
• Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Flexible PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k matching