Optical Manufacturing Technician – Precision Metrology

IDEX Corporation; Singing Arrow (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support high-precision optical component production. You will perform interferometry, optical metrology, and part characterization, while maintaining cleanroom standards and handling delicate components with care.

You will also load/unload fragile parts, assist in process development, and use ERP systems to transact work orders, with opportunities to work across grinding, polishing, and inspection tasks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with cleanroom and ESD-safe environments preferred.
• Experience with optical components is a plus.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, email).

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision optical metrology, including interferometry and optical part characterization.
• Clean, handle, assemble, and package optical and opto-electronic components.
• Load, unload, and manipulate fragile optical parts and assemblies using appropriate tooling and fixtures.
• Operate grinding, lapping, polishing, and CNC fabrication equipment (if applicable).
• Support documentation and development of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Transact production work orders through the ERP system.
• Maintain cleanroom and fabrication areas according to procedural and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Interferometry

Optical metrology

Cleanroom

Microscope inspection

Hand-eye coordination

ERP system

Tools

ERP system

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support high-precision optical component production. You will perform interferometry, optical metrology, and part characterization, while maintaining cleanroom standards and handling delicate components with care.

You will also load/unload fragile parts, assist in process development, and use ERP systems to transact work orders, with opportunities to work across grinding, polishing, and inspection tasks in a collaborative environment.