Optical Technician (2nd/3rd Shift) - High-Tech Optics

Teledyne FLIR; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense manufacturing facility in Freeport, PA makes optical components for thermal imaging cameras, gimbals, scopes, and other military products. We are hiring an Optical Machine Technician to operate diamond turning, polishing, CNC polishers, grinders, and MRFinishing equipment.

Initial 1st shift hours during training, then transition to 2nd or 3rd shift hours after training. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with machining experience; optical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Machining experience preferred; optical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Experience using basic shop tools and performing visual inspections.
• 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/pieces throughout a manufacturing process strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Able to grip, grasp, and work with hands on products repetitively.
• Able to follow direction and coaching from others.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate diamond turning, conventional polishing, CNC polishers and grinders, and MRFinishing equipment.
• Profile, cut, mill, grind, bevel, block, polish, edge, clean, and test optical components.
• Use metrology and inspection tools to verify component accuracy and quality.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings; follow safety and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Machining experience

Visual inspection

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop gauges

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense manufacturing facility in Freeport, PA makes optical components for thermal imaging cameras, gimbals, scopes, and other military products. We are hiring an Optical Machine Technician to operate diamond turning, polishing, CNC polishers, grinders, and MRFinishing equipment.

Initial 1st shift hours during training, then transition to 2nd or 3rd shift hours after training. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with machining experience; optical