Diamond Turning Machinist

AMETEK, Inc.; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zygo Navitar in Richmond, CA is seeking a Diamond Turning Machinist to manufacture high-precision optical components using single-point diamond turning equipment with accuracy and care.

You will set up and operate CNC machines, collaborate with engineering, and use metrology tools to ensure surface quality and tolerances are met. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School or Technical High School diploma, AS degree preferred.
• 6–8 years of related optics experience with spherical optics and optical testing.
• Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues.

Responsibilities

• Generate a steady flow of high-quality work through the diamond turning department with precision.
• Assist in improving procedures and methods for efficiency.
• Set up and operate CNC diamond turning machines to fabricate precision components.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team player

Mathematics

GD&T-reading

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma

AS degree in technical discipline

Tools

Moore Nanotech

Precitech

Mastercam

Diffsys

Single Point Diamond Turning programming

Job description

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At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with single-point diamond turning equipment to manufacture high precision optical components.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate a consistent flow of high-quality work through the diamond turning departmentwithhigh-precision and detail, collaborating withsupervisionand planning group to meet on-time delivery schedules.
• Assistin continuously improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency
• Set-up andoperateCNC diamond turning machines(Precitech700Ultra andPrecitechXNanoform) to fabricateprecision components out of various materials including aluminum, calcium fluoride, silicon, zinc selenide, among others)
• Maintain and assemble diamond tools in tool holders and positioning of tools in machine, perform difficult and complexset-upsandoperatemachine on assignments, under minimal supervision with direction from engineering
• Create, load, edit and store programsand runsoftware analysis routines on data to prepare machine control programs
• Use metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers to measure results of process
• Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
• Integrate,troubleshootand repaircomplexprocesses
• Assistin developing proceduresfor new productsincluding initiatingcorrections and improvementsand training as needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• High School or TechnicalHighSchool diploma, A.S degree in technical discipline preferred.
• 6-8years of related industry experiencewith spherical optics and optical testingrequired,aspherespreferred.
• Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech,Precitech, etc. Required,Mastercam andDiffsysSingle PointDiamond Turning programming
• Strong mechanical aptitude withdemonstratedability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and drive to resolution.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving and ability to communicate with, influence and mentor others.
• Advanced math skills, including trigonometry and tolerance stack-up with ability to apply to complex setups, with ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Organized,careful,anddetail-oriented.
• Strong computerskills including MS Work and Excel
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's 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.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, 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!We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k)and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 90,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.