Optical Manufacturing Technician — Diamond Turning & Polishing

Teledyne FLIR; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Freeport, PA manufactures optical components for thermal imaging cameras, gimbals and scopes.

We are hiring an Optical Machine Technician who will train on 1st shift and then move to 2nd or 3rd shift, operating diamond turning, polishing, CNC polishers and MR finishing, and performing rigorous metrology and blueprint reading. Safety and quality are emphasized as you learn multiple machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Machining experience strongly preferred.
• Optical manufacturing experience a plus/preferred.
• Experience using basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, drop gauges preferred.
• Experience performing visual inspections of small parts for defects strongly preferred.
• Experience handling delicate parts throughout a manufacturing process strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines including diamond turning, conventional polishing, CNC polishers and grinders, and MR finishing.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Use metrology/inspection tools to test optical components for accuracy and quality.
• Follow safety and equipment maintenance procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop gauges

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Freeport, PA manufactures optical components for thermal imaging cameras, gimbals and scopes.

We are hiring an Optical Machine Technician who will train on 1st shift and then move to 2nd or 3rd shift, operating diamond turning, polishing, CNC polishers and MR finishing, and performing rigorous metrology and blueprint reading. Safety and quality are emphasized as you learn multiple machines.