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About the Role

Vertex Optics is seeking a Senior Optics Technician to fabricate prototype optical components of exceptional quality for diverse industries including aerospace, medical, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Join a team where your contributions are valued and make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, complex optical components to customer specifications.
• Set up and operate conventional optical manufacturing equipment and/or computer-controlled fabrication machines (5-axis simultaneous CNC equipment).
• Prepare tooling for grinding, polishing, or measurement setups.
• Utilize measurement devices such as CMM, interferometer, and micrometers.
• Solve complex problems using knowledge, skills, and intellect.
• Maintain close tolerances during fabrication and integration of complex optical configurations.
• Follow engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, procedures, process specifications, schematics, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Develop exceptional processes and procedures for team members.
• Inspect work and uphold high-quality standards.
• Maintain accurate notes, record data, track job time, and complete documentation.
• Communicate safety, quality, productivity, and personnel issues to supervisor.
• Cross-train and assist team members.

Requirements

• High technical and mathematical aptitude.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience fabricating various optical glass, crystal, and ceramic materials.
• Complex problem-solving skills, good judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Self-starter, capable of working with little direction and able to follow procedures.
• Strong work ethic, act with integrity, honest, reliable, dependable, and positive attitude.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Willingness to be flexible when meeting customer deliveries.
• Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder.

Skills

• CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam beneficial)
• Intermediate computer skills
• Microsoft Office familiarity

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full Time (40+ hours per week)
• Overtime and weekends as needed

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• A.S. or B.S. technical degree helpful

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Family Leave
• Holidays
• PTO

About the Company

• Vertex Optics is recognized as one of the 2024 Best Companies to Work for in New York.
• Learn more at www.VertexOptics.com.