Advanced Optical Fabricator – Precision Optics

Applied Optics, Inc.; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optics manufacturing company in Pleasant Hill, CA, is seeking an Optical Fabricator. This role requires experience in CNC machining and conventional polishing with a focus on precision optics. The candidate will operate and set up various optical machining centers, ensuring high-quality performance across all tasks. A High School Diploma is required, and an AA or BA/BS degree is desirable.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of Optical CNC machining or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of conventional polishing experience.
• Knowledge of optical lens metrology and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and setup optical machining centers.
• Program and run a variety of machines.
• Perform grinding and polishing to high standards.

Skills

Optical CNC machining

Conventional polishing

Optical lens metrology

Following directions

Independent work habits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA or BA/BS degree (desirable)

Tools

Optical machining centers

Microscope

Vernier calipers

Interferometer

Job description

A leading optics manufacturing company in Pleasant Hill, CA, is seeking an Optical Fabricator. This role requires experience in CNC machining and conventional polishing with a focus on precision optics. The candidate will operate and set up various optical machining centers, ensuring high-quality performance across all tasks. A High School Diploma is required, and an AA or BA/BS degree is desirable.