2nd Shift CNC Machinist – 3-5 Axis Optics Precision

AMETEK, Inc.; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Richmond, CA is seeking an onsite CNC Machinist for our Extreme Precision Optics team. You will operate 3- to 5-axis CNC mills to manufacture high-precision glass and ceramic components, mentoring peers and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities include program proof-out, tooling selection, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to meet stringent tolerances and schedules.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s Degree in Machining Technologies strongly preferred.
• 6+ years CNC Machining experience; optics/ultra-precision preferred.
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up reading abilities.
• Proficiency with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls; CAM software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, set up, program, and execute complex jobs with high precision.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and planning to ensure on-time delivery and process development.
• Lead safety, quality, throughput improvements and mentor machinists on new methods.
• Operate 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC vertical milling centers; select tooling and fixturing.
• Load, edit, and manage CNC programs with revision control and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and perform root-cause analyses.

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

Fanuc/Siemens controls

Mentoring teammates

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Machining Technologies

Tools

CAM/viewer tools

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Richmond, CA is seeking an onsite CNC Machinist for our Extreme Precision Optics team. You will operate 3- to 5-axis CNC mills to manufacture high-precision glass and ceramic components, mentoring peers and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities include program proof-out, tooling selection, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to meet stringent tolerances and schedules.