Optical Manufacturing Technician — Precision & Growth

Headwall Photonics Inc.; Marlboro (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Headwall Photonics, Inc. seeks an Optical Technician to perform manufacturing tasks for precision optical components, including preparation, replication, inspection, testing and shipment.

You will handle materials through production, execute replication steps with accuracy, and document work per procedures and safety guidelines. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other technicians to improve processes and follow SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing or laboratory experience, preferably in optics.

Responsibilities

• Clean, polish, and prepare optical substrates using approved processes, chemicals, and equipment.
• Perform replication assembly, including alignment, resin application, fixture setup, separation, and trimming.
• Perform holographic mastering, including chemical deposition, exposure, and development.
• Verify product compliance against specifications and work instructions by performing in-process and final inspections using instrumentation such as interferometers, microscopes, optical setups, and vision measurement systems.
• Maintain good material handling practices, including FIFO, inspection of tooling for defects, and preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other technicians to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow and contribute to current best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Handle chemicals, resins, adhesives, and solvents according to proper safety procedures and SDS requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of production, quality, and safety objectives.

Skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

ERP systems

Document control systems

Job description

Headwall Photonics, Inc. seeks an Optical Technician to perform manufacturing tasks for precision optical components, including preparation, replication, inspection, testing and shipment.

You will handle materials through production, execute replication steps with accuracy, and document work per procedures and safety guidelines. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other technicians to improve processes and follow SOPs.