Job Title:  Polisher

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our open Optical Technician position. This person would perform all optical fabrication processes in the manufacture of precision lenses and other optics elements.

Duties:

• Perform manual and robotic shaping, grinding, lapping, and polishing of optical substrates such as hard crystals,  down to the angstrom level
• Set up, operate, and maintain centering machines, spindle machines, dicing saws, laps or Zygo polishing equipment  - as well as experience with interferometers, profilometers, autocollimators, and test plates
• Radii 3mm to infinity on various optical glasses and crystal materials including MgF2, CaF2.
• Capable of surface quality 20-10, Irregularity λ/10, Radius 1 fringe
• Able to follow procedures for CNC and non-CNC equipment including generating, edging and polishing
• Use measurement devices including micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to conform to blueprint specifications
• Comprehend lens specifications from blue prints, drawings work orders and routine instructions
• Select premixed compounds or mixes grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula
• Mount work piece on holding fixtures, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum; Mount and secure work pieces and tooling in machines

Requirements:

• High school diploma with strong math skills, or AA or BA/BS degree, as well as additional vocational training in manufacturing, machining or equivalent is highly desirable
• Experience with CNC machining a plus, experience with Pitch Polishing machining required
• Knowledge of precision optics manufacturing techniques preferred
• Use of measurement devices including micrometers, calipers and dial indicators
• Minimum 2 to 4 years experience in an optical fabrication facility or equivalent
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multi-task, keen attention to detail, possess excellent hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity and spatial skills

Bring your passion and commitment to Special Optics, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

Due to the nature of Special Optics programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.