Diamond Turning Technician: Ultra-Precision Optics

CVI Infrared Optics; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Healthcare scheme

On-site employee benefits

Performance bonus scheme

Training and development

Job summary

CVI Infrared Optics invites an experienced SPDT Technician to join our Fabrication Team. You will set, operate and optimise ultra-precision diamond turning machinery to produce infrared and visible optical components to micron and sub-micron tolerances.

Work in a precision optical environment, taking ownership from setup through to final inspection, ensuring products meet drawing and customer requirements with the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating SPDT or CNC Lathe machinery.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to micron and sub-micron tolerances.
• Experience achieving demanding optical surface finish requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision metrology and inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of ultra-precision machining principles and process control.
• Experience working with controlled manufacturing documentation, SOPs and process sheets.
• Understanding of TPM principles and preventative maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and optimise SPDT machines to manufacture precision optical components.
• Interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Manufacture components to micron and sub-micron tolerances and surface quality requirements.
• Select tooling, fixtures and machine parameters for production.
• Verify setup and process parameters prior to manufacture.
• Produce first-off components and conduct in-process inspections.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust processes for quality and repeatability.
• Inspect finished components using precision metrology equipment.
• Maintain traceability throughout manufacturing and complete production records.
• Follow SOPs and approved processes and support TPM activities.

Skills

SPDT machinery

Micron tolerances

Optical surface finish

Engineering drawings

Precision metrology

SOPs & process sheets

TPM principles

Quality awareness

Tools

Interferometers

Profilometers

ISO/DIN standards

Job description

CVI Infrared Optics invites an experienced SPDT Technician to join our Fabrication Team. You will set, operate and optimise ultra-precision diamond turning machinery to produce infrared and visible optical components to micron and sub-micron tolerances.

Work in a precision optical environment, taking ownership from setup through to final inspection, ensuring products meet drawing and customer requirements with the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.