CNC Technician 1st shift, Optical Manufacturing - Richardson, TX

RTX; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks an Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician in Richardson, TX. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machines to produce precision optical components. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in CNC machining, working in a fast-paced production environment with adherence to safety and quality standards. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• HS diploma or vocational education with 2 years experience required.
• Experience in CNC machining with basic G-code programming.
• Strong mathematical skills in geometry and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision optics and optical components.
• Set up and operate CNC Lathe / Fly Cut work cells.
• Inspect in-process optics for conformance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Metrology

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two-year Technical Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

Security Clearance :

None / Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

TX Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center in Richardson, TX, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician to join our 1st shift team. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager of Diamond Point Turning, the Machining Technician will set-up and operate CNC Lathe / Fly Cut work cells, meeting precision optical component specifications outlined in the work instructions, ensuring operations are efficient, safe and quality requirements are achieved. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced shop with a low-volume, high-mix environment.

What you will do :

• Manufacture precision optics and optical components.
• Read and interpret optical component specifications from drawings, including knowledge of GD&T.
• Read and interpret interferograms, CMM reports and other metrology data.
• Independently set up and operate various optics manufacturing and testing equipment : lathes, flycutters, polishing equipment, and other machinery, manual or CNC, as required.
• Operate advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines, inspecting in-process optics for conformance to specifications.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and other machining technicians.
• Adhere to all environment, health, and safety rules, requirements, and procedures.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Job requires standing 80-90% and walking short distances 10-20%, bending at the waist 20%, lifting and / or carrying
• Schedule : 9 / 80
• Shift Hours : 1st Shift is typically 6 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM. Must be able to work any shift, including compressed work schedule.

Qualifications you must have :

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational / technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within a factory / production environment
• Experience in a CNC machines, including basic G-Code Programming.
• Work history of using basic hand tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.

Qualifications we prefer :

• Two-year technical degree preferable.
• Experience measuring precision diamond-turned optical components.
• Experience setting up and cutting freeform optical components.
• Able to set up and operate CMM on highly complex machined parts.
• Calypso or DIFFSYS programming experience.
• Experience with surface quality standards, and inspection methods.
• Basic knowledge of cutting tools as well as speeds and feeds are preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills; must be able to run multiple machines in a cell environment.
• Dexterity to handle optical components with care.
• Strong mathematical skills in geometry and trigonometry

What we offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

LI-Onsite

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Manufacturing Technician 1St Shift • Richardson, TX, United States