Optical Fabrication Technician - Richardson, TX

Pratt & Whitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Optical Fabrication Technician to join their innovative team in Richardson, TX. This role involves fabricating precision optical components and requires strong manual dexterity and experience with various polishing machines. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. The company values safety, trust, and collaboration, offering a supportive work environment. Join a team dedicated to creating a safer, more secure world through advanced optical technologies.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in optical fabrication.
• Experience with precision windows and lenses fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret documents, prints, and safety rules.
• Fabricate precision optical components using various machines.

Skills

Optical Fabrication

Manual Dexterity

Microscope Operation

Microsoft Office

Production Process Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical Education

Tools

Continuous Pitch Polishers

Multi-Spindle Polishers

Blanchard Mill

CNC Machines

Micrometers

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX231: Richardson 1601 North Plano Road , Richardson, TX, 75081 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center (OCMC) in Richardson, TX, drives Raytheon Technologies’ competitiveness in optical components, assemblies, and systems now and in the future. We are responsible for performing all equipment innovation, selection, troubleshooting and maintenance to lead the organization in delivering a quality product on time, at or below cost, in a safe environment.

Our team seeks an experienced Optical Fabrication Technician to work onsite on the first shift in Richardson. No relocation assistance available. We are on a 9/80 work schedule (off every other Friday).

What you will do:

• You will read and interpret documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Fabricate of precision windows and lenses including the operation of continuous pitch polishers, multi-spindle polishers; Blanchard Mill; double sided grinders and polishers; CNC generating and polishing machines
• Clean, inspect, and package optical windows and lenses using established procedures.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, dial indicators, test plates, and interferometers.
• In addition to good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, this job requires standing 80-90% and walking short distances 10-20%, bending at the waist 20%, lifting and/or carrying < 25lbs.

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is described as follows:
  • Experience using documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and/or operating procedures.
  • Setup/operate production process equipment/hardware and/or test equipment
  • Work or practical use of microscope
  • Work history using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Hand tools for dimensioning (e.g. Micrometers, height gauges, depth mics, calipers, etc.)
• Must have experience in at least one of the following: continues pitch polisher (CP), multi-spindle polishers, Blanchard Mill, double sided grinders and/or polishers.

Qualifications we prefer:

• 5-10years of experience operatingmulti spindle polishers, continuous pitch polishers
• Experience inspecting optical components using interferometers and profilometers (Metrology)
• Experience producing plano windows, spherical lenses
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret documents, prints, safety rules, work instructions and operating procedures.
• Good manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
• Professional, positive, effective teamwork skills are critical to the success of the fabrication department and individual.

What we offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn more & apply now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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