Optical/Laser Cleaning Technician

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking an Optical/Laser Cleaning Technician to clean and prepare optical products in an ISO-5 cleanroom. The role includes polishing, fixture exchanges, and cleaning tasks guided by documentation and work instructions.

Responsibilities include working under a microscope, inspecting assemblies, and maintaining logs. Requires 2–5 years of optical/laser experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with optical/laser precision parts assembly methods.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and up to 5 lbs. for extended periods.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience in ISO9001/AS9100 environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret operation sheets, drawings, and instructions.
• Inspect in-process assemblies under a microscope.
• Clean hardware with solvents and perform polishing/fixture exchanges.
• Work under microscopes for long periods to clean, test, and calibrate optical products.
• Maintain logbooks, tolerance sheets, and work orders; communicate with engineers and technicians.

Skills

Microscopes

Hand tools

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Diagrams and blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Vacuum systems

Ultrasonic cleaners

Plasma cleaners

Cleaning solvents

Processing equipment

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise and experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting- edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Optical/Laser Cleaning Technician

Position Description

An Optical/Laser Cleaning Technician will work under moderate supervision to clean and prepare various optical products. The successful candidate performs technical functions that include polishing, fixture exchanges, and cleaning as referred to in documentation and work instructions. The technician will also be able to perform other cleaning and preparation tasks with various materials with or without instruction. These tasks will be performed in an ISO-5 Cleanroom environment.

Required Skills

Essential Functions

• Interprets operation sheets, drawings, diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Inspects in-process assemblies as part of methods of operations consistently under a microscope.
• Cleans hardware of various materials with a multitude of solvents.
• Works under microscopes for long periods of time to visually clean, test, and calibrate various optical products and components.
• Maintains logbooks, tolerance sheets, work orders, and other required documentation.
• Actively communicates with engineers, managers, and other technicians on process status, issues, and suggestions.
• Performs other tasks directed by management to satisfy company objectives.

Critical Competencies

• Has working knowledge of hand tools, microscopes, vacuum systems, assembly equipment, electronic equipment, and processing equipment. (Degreasers, ultrasonics, plasma cleaners, etc.)
• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross-functional team of both engineers and technicians on both production and R&D.
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated background working with delicate parts, especially glass and wafers.
• Hands‑on experience with one of the following preferred: lasers, mirrors/lenses/prisms, optical metrology, optical assembly, optical alignment, inertial navigation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures/work orders required.

General Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with optical/laser precision parts assembly methods.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and up to 5 lbs. for extended periods of time.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of parts inspection high magnification microscopes.
• Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7) preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $25.00 - $38.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans