Optics CNC Machinist: Diamond Turning (2nd Shift)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX's TX Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center in Plano, TX seeks an Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician on second shift to set up and operate CNC equipment, turning diamond and fly-cut components to meet GD&T specs.

You will read drawings, interferograms, and CMM reports, and work with manufacturing engineering to ensure quality. The role requires 2+ years in CNC, U.S. citizenship, and a 2:00 PM–11:30 PM shift.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 2+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience in a CNC machine shop environment, including basic CNC programming.
• Experience with cutting tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment to manufacture precision optics.
• Read and interpret drawings, GD&T, and metrology data (interferograms, CMM).
• Operate lathes, fly cutters, polishing equipment and related machinery.
• Inspect optics for conformance to specifications and maintain clean, safe work area.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and other technicians on process improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

Cutting tools

GD&T

Interferometry

CMM readings

Education

HS diploma or GED

AA/AS degree

Tools

Diamond turning lathes

Fly cutters

Polishing equipment

Job description

RTX's TX Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center in Plano, TX seeks an Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician on second shift to set up and operate CNC equipment, turning diamond and fly-cut components to meet GD&T specs.

You will read drawings, interferograms, and CMM reports, and work with manufacturing engineering to ensure quality. The role requires 2+ years in CNC, U.S. citizenship, and a 2:00 PM–11:30 PM shift.