Optical Assembly Technician I – 2nd Shift, Clean Room

IDEX Health & Science, LLC

West Henrietta (NY)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 49,900

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, LLC is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician 1 for the B-Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) in a controlled clean-room environment. You will perform foundational optical manufacturing tasks, including part preparation, cleaning, inspection, and non-precision assembly, with measurement governed by machined features.

Responsibilities include handling optics with precision, recording data, and ensuring conformance to drawings and quality standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in 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.
Follow contamination-control and handling practices appropriate for clean-room manufacturing.
Prepare components for downstream assembly operations, inspection, or packaging.
Perform incoming and in-process measurements on machined metal parts and optical elements to verify drawings and specifications.
Measure features including lens center thickness, diameter, wedge, edge dimensions, housing bores, depths, and mechanical interfaces.
Use standard measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges, and basic optical metrology tools.
Document inspection results and identify nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures.
Assemble optical components into housings where alignment is passively controlled by machined features.
Apply and cure adhesives for securing optics according to defined processes.
Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks including fastening, fixturing, and handling of subassemblies.
Verify assembly completeness and workmanship prior to release.
Follow work instructions, travelers, and standard operating procedures.
Record build and inspection data to maintain product traceability.
Communicate unclear instructions, discrepancies, or quality concerns to supervisors or engineering.
Maintain an organized work area that supports precision optical manufacturing.