Night Shift Optical Fabrication Technician — Precision Optics

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML Wilton is seeking a qualified technician for Back End Nights to fabricate high-precision optical components for semiconductor photolithography systems. You will monitor processing equipment, handle delicate optics, and maintain 5S in a clean, controlled environment to meet production schedules.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput, while documenting processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in vocational trade preferred.
• Previous manufacturing facility experience or vocational certification preferred.
• Experience with measuring equipment (microscopes, calipers, micrometers, CMM, interferometer) desired.
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen, quality circles) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and own optical processing equipment.
• Handle delicate optical components and identify abnormalities.
• Maintain 5S standards in the area, tooling, and equipment.
• Escalate unsafe conditions promptly.
• Escalate product or process quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform work to support area and factory schedule execution.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve efficiency.
• Learn and apply skills to tackle increasingly challenging products.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Inspect glass surfaces for minute defects and document findings.
• Clean optical surfaces from particles and contaminants.
• Record time and attendance accurately and assist with training new staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Reading gauges

Mathematical data interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in vocational trade

Vocational certification

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Interferometer

Job description

ASML Wilton is seeking a qualified technician for Back End Nights to fabricate high-precision optical components for semiconductor photolithography systems. You will monitor processing equipment, handle delicate optics, and maintain 5S in a clean, controlled environment to meet production schedules.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput, while documenting processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.