Electroforming Technician I - Opti

Socket.dev; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Optiforms in Temecula, CA is seeking an Electroforming Technician to maintain production flow of bare nickel electroformed products through the manufacturing process.

The role involves basic reflector work, from pulling and sanding to deburring, drilling and bonding, with attention to measurements and tolerance criteria. Typical shift is 6am–4:30pm on Tue–Fri (4/10 schedule).

Full-time with benefits such as 401(k), health, dental, vision, and PTO are provided.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production flow of bare nickel electroformed products.
• Follow shift schedule and first shift hours.
• Perform basic reflector processing steps (pulling, sanding, deburring, drilling, buffing).
• Operate measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Adhere to quality procedures and safety practices.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Height gauge

Micrometers

Scale

CAD review software

Job description

Optiforms, located in Temecula, CA is a leading manufacturer of custom metal components and enhanced surface finishes for high precision applications. We specialize in electroformed and CNC machined components, as well as electrodeposited platings and vacuum deposition coatings. We serve various industries such as aerospace and defense, medical, UV and semiconductor, searchlights and industrial.

We are seeking a skilled Electroforming Technician to join our team. Under the general direction of the Electroforming Supervisor the Electroforming Technician maintains production flow of bare nickel electroformed products through the overall manufacturing process.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Schedule:4/10 - Tuesday-Friday

1st shift: 6am - 4:30pm

Job Duties:

• Basic Parts Pulling.
• Basic Reflector Sanding.
• Basic Reflector Processing/De-burring.
• Basic Reflector Drilling.
• Basic Reflector Buffing.
• Reflector Washing/Detailing.
• Basic Reflector Bonding.
• Spinning Drilling/Modification.
• Reflector Mechanical Assembly.
• Understanding of processing procedures and acceptance criteria for each process to maintain product quality.
• Maintain the condition and organization of tools used to perform duties.
• Adhere to shift schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

After initial training period:

• Precision Parts Pulling (2289-01/2295-03)
• Precision Reflector Sanding (2289-01/2295-03)
• Precision Reflector Processing/De-burring (2289-01/1st Articles)
• Precision Reflector Drilling (S4638-0402/2280-0301)
• Precision Reflector Buffing (2289-01/2157)
• Ability to reference basic measurements on a mechanical drawing (Height, ID, OD, CA, +/- tolerances)
• Use and understanding of basic measuring tools (calipers, height gauge, micrometers, scale)
• Adhere to shift schedule

Other duties as assigned

Marginal Duties:

• Assist in any other area as needed

Education/Qualifications:

• Basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• None

Mental Demands:

• Works well in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that supports quality manufacturing practices, team concept strategies and team building.
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, reasoning and analytical skills
• Works independently and as a member of multi-disciplinary team
• Protect the organization’s and customers’ values by keeping proprietary and trade secret information confidential.

Equipment Use:

• Telephone
• Computer – proficient with the use of technology including copiers, scanners, Cad review software, fax machines, calculators and misc. measuring devices.
• Operate vehicle – maintains own transportation, valid CA driver’s license and a clean driving record to carry responsibilities of the job.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person

Optiforms is subject to Federal Contractor requirements and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.