Optical Fabrication Tech CWW Front End Days

asml; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in Wilton, CT is hiring for an Optical Components Assembler. The role focuses on fabricating and finishing high-precision optical parts used in lithography systems. You will operate CNC/gauging tools, inspect surfaces, and ensure strict adherence to quality specifications.

Work includes routine use of metrology equipment, maintaining a clean room environment, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a vocational trade preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing a plus.
• Experience using measuring equipment (microscopes, calipers, micrometers, CMM, interferometer).
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical processing equipment with ownership and safety.
• Handle delicate optical components and identify abnormalities.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area and tools.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report quality concerns promptly.
• Record time and attendance accurately and support production schedule.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to improve efficiency and quality.
• Train new or existing employees as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Results orientation

Reading gauges

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Vocational certification preferred

Tools

Microscope

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Interferometer

Job description

Introduction to the role:

You will fabricate some of the world's most advanced optical components used in the most advanced semiconductor photolithography machines. Through your attention to detail, results orientation, and commitment to task, you will produce high precision quality optics per production schedule. You will maintain the safety and workplace organization of your processing area. You will value adherence to standards while applying your experience and perspective to contribute to continuous improvement in our processing methods. You will enjoy success generated through your individual desire to learn and through teamwork with your colleagues.

We are looking for individuals like you to work in one of our processing competencies. These include: machining glass materials into final configuration using CNC milling equipment; grinding and polishing surfaces of optical components to rigorous dimensional and surface quality specifications; loading material into and operating deposition chambers to coat optics; precisely align and assemble glass parts with a high degree of accuracy in order to produce high quality optical assemblies; measuring optical characteristics of components using advanced metrology equipment for in process material processing feedback and final quality inspection.

Role & Responsibilities:

Shift: Front End Days 6 am - 6pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, alternate Wednesday)

Must be willing to work a compressed work week schedule- twelve-hour long shift and rotating from three to four days a week.

• Actively monitor and take ownership of optical processing equipment


• Handle delicate optical components and visually identify any abnormal characteristics.


• Maintain area, tooling, and equipment to 5S area standards.


• Identify and escape any unsafe conditions.


• Identify and escape any product or process quality concerns in a timely manner.


• Perform assigned work content to support area and factory schedule execution.


• Collaborate with the Production Engineering and Manufacturing Management teams to improve operational efficiency and effectivity.


• Learn and apply skills to tackle progressively more challenging products.


• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in how your work is defined and performed, and more broadly within your area, to improve safety, quality, output, and cycle time.


• Inspect and create a map of glass surfaces showing all minute defects.


• Clean optical surfaces of all particles and contaminants.


• Accurately record time and attendance.


• Assist with training new and existing employees

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

Associate degree in a vocational trade preferred.

Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility or completion of a vocational certification preferable.

Prior use of some of the following: measuring equipment desirable: microscopes, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machine (CMM), interferometer.

Participation in continuous improvement efforts (quality circles, kaizen events, etc.)

Skills:

• Commitment to task and results orientation to complete scheduled activities and report status throughout your shift.


• Attention to detail to deliver quality results from your processing step, including visually inspecting your work to detect and report any abnormalities.


• Organization of information and materials.


• Ability to read and understand gages and other measuring devices.


• Ability to interpret mathematical and geometrical data. An example would be experience reading and interpreting topographical maps.


• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal information.


• Demonstrated ability to clearly document a problem using facts and data.


• Accountable for your actions and willingness to engage in problem resolution.


• Constructively challenge the status quo in search of a better way.


• Care for yourself and others by confronting unsafe behaviors or conditions.


• Take pride in your work and speak up when observing abnormal conditions in process or product.


• Self-motivated learner.


• Dexterity to handle optical components with care.

Other Information:

Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

May require travel dependent on business needs.

Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be comfortable working around lasers, working with ladders, working on platforms, and working around chemicals.

Must be able to work in a moderate to high noise level environment in a temperature-controlled environment

Must be comfortable operatin