Optical Diamond Turning Machinist - Ultra-Precision

IDEX; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, based in West Henrietta, NY, seeks a Diamond Turning Machinist (B-Shift) to set up, operate, and optimize ultra-precision diamond turning equipment for precision optical components.

The role supports both prototype and production manufacturing, requiring meticulous attention to detail, technical skill, and the ability to maintain tight tolerances. Growth opportunities exist within a global life sciences technology developer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in diamond turning, ultra-precision machining, optical manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with setup and operation of ultra-precision diamond turning equipment.
• Working knowledge of optical metrology and inspection techniques.
• Experience machining precision optical components with tight dimensional and surface finish requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate diamond turning machines to produce precision optical components.
• Manufacture mold inserts, optical lenses, and other ultra-precision components in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Inspect finished components using optical and metrology equipment to verify dimensional and surface quality requirements.
• Perform vacuum chuck setup, part fixturing, spindle balancing, and other machine preparation activities.
• Monitor machining processes and adjust machine parameters as needed to maintain product quality.

Skills

Diamond turning

Ultra-precision machining

Optical metrology

Quality focus

Independence and collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Innolite diamond turning systems

Job description

IDEX Health & Science, based in West Henrietta, NY, seeks a Diamond Turning Machinist (B-Shift) to set up, operate, and optimize ultra-precision diamond turning equipment for precision optical components.

The role supports both prototype and production manufacturing, requiring meticulous attention to detail, technical skill, and the ability to maintain tight tolerances. Growth opportunities exist within a global life sciences technology developer.