Optics & Ceramics CNC Technician

OptiPro Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ontario, NY, is seeking a motivated individual to operate and maintain specialized equipment and deliver high-quality output. The role involves customer interactions and requires strong time management and problem-solving skills. While prior experience with grinding and polishing is a plus, much of the training will be provided on the job. The successful candidate must be flexible with hours and overtime, and will work in a shop environment with specific OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of grinding and polishing optical shapes is a plus but not required.
• Ability to generate work pieces to required specifications.
• Must be able to work independently to re-align machine when necessary.
• Demonstrates time management, problem-solving, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate OptiPro’s equipment.
• Keep detailed records of process development.
• Interface with prospective customers during machine demonstrations.
• Maintain capital equipment and keep common work areas presentable.
• Complete project deliverables on time with high attention to detail.

Skills

Grinding and polishing knowledge

Machining metals experience

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Metrology equipment usage

Tools

Spherometer

Profilometer

Calipers

Job description

Location: Ontario, NY

Job Id:100

# of Openings:1

Pay Range: $15-$40 per hour

Job Description

• Setup and operate OptiPro’s equipment
• Keep detailed records of process development with ability to create reports/work instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Interface with prospective customers during machine demonstrations.
• Maintain capital equipment, including but not limited to: daily cleanup of machines, general machine maintenance, keeping common work areas presentable.
• On-site machine training for customers
• Complete parts to desired specifications with proper data recording and minimal loss.
• Complete project deliverables on time, with a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Role Requirements

• Basic knowledge of grinding and polishing optical shapes including planos, spheres, and aspheres prior to starting is a plus but not required. Experience with machining metals and other materials would also well equip you with the basics to join this team. Much of this role will be taught on the job.
• Ability to generate work pieces to required specifications, including but not limited to radius, diameter, center thickness, form error.
• Ability to work independently to re-align (tram) machine when necessary.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft software products including Office and Windows.
• Demonstrates time management, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to use basic and advanced metrology equipment including, but not limited to: spherometer, profilometer, calipers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours each week.
• Abide by appropriate OSHA regulations.
• Shop environment.
• Must be present between 7:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours if asked to.
• Will be required at times to work overtime or during non-normal business hours.
• Frequently subjected to timeline constraints.
• Will be responsible to work with and protect sensitive information.
• Some positions within this department may require travel out of state.