Optical Assembly Technician I (2nd Shift)

IDEX Corporation; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician 1 to perform foundational optical manufacturing tasks in a clean-room setting. You will prepare, inspect, and assemble components with passively aligned features, using basic metrology tools and adhesives under controlled processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing, with attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or technician role.
• Experience handling optical components or precision-machined parts preferred.
• Experience working in regulated or high-quality manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean metal, glass, and optical components using approved solvents, wipes, ultrasonic systems, and defined cleaning methods.
• Prepare components for downstream assembly operations, inspection, or packaging.
• Perform incoming and in-process measurements on machined metal parts and optical elements to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Assemble optical components into housings where alignment is passively controlled by machined features.
• Apply and cure adhesives for securing optics according to defined processes.
• Record build and inspection data to maintain product traceability.
• Follow work instructions, travelers, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate unclear instructions, discrepancies, or quality concerns to supervisors or engineering.
• Maintain an organized work area that supports precision optical manufacturing.

Skills

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Height gauges

Optical metrology tools

Job description

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician 1 to perform foundational optical manufacturing tasks in a clean-room setting. You will prepare, inspect, and assemble components with passively aligned features, using basic metrology tools and adhesives under controlled processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing, with attention to detail and strong documentation skills.