Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift)

AMETEK, Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Middlefield, CT is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift) to perform precise assembly and test of laser tubes and components.

You will work with premium optical assemblies, maintain cleanroom-like attention to procedures, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality and traceability. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on production experience, strong math skills, and the ability to read BOMs, schematics, and drawings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on production/manufacturing experience.
• Solid mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, schematics, drawings and build procedures.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail for delicate optical components.
• Collaborative team player with problem-solving focus.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Organized and conscientious with strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test laser tubes and components with precision tooling and fixturing.
• Document work carefully and identify irregularities to meet quality requirements.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures and quality standards with consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering, supervision and peers to provide feedback on progress and test results.
• Read optical drawings and BOMs; maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain training certifications and adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mathematics aptitude

Reading drawings/prints

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title: Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift)

Location: Middlefield, CT, US, 06455

Business Unit: Zygo

Posting Date: Sep 4, 2026

Job Description:

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. We are seeking an Optical Assembly Technician to join our Laser Tubes manufacturing team.

As an Optical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for performing accurate assembly and test of laser tubes and components as follows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform accurate optomechanical and electromechanical assembly and test of laser tubes and components using precision tooling and fixturing, ensuring components fit and function as intended.
• Document work performed with extreme attention to detail, including the ability to identify irregularities and ability to meet precise quality and performance requirements.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards and execute assembly/test work with consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, supervision and peers to provide clear feedback on build progress, issues encountered and test results, and to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle delicate glass assemblies.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes.
• Ability to read optical drawings and bills of materials.
• Maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality standards, including protocols pertaining to ovens, gases and burn in work stations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of hands‑on production manufacturing/operations
• Solid mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bill of Material (BOM), schematics, drawings and build procedures.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem‑solving
• Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
• Organized, conscientious and focused.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
• Capable to lift up to 20 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.
• Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety‑first mindset.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in manufacturing precision optical or laser‑based instruments.
• Experience working in a Clean Room environment (ISO Class 7 or better preferred).
• Knowledge of optical principles, precision alignments, optical testing, and troubleshooting.

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.

*Due to the nature of Zygo 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.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 65,000

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.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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].