Optics Fabrication Technician

ManpowerGroup; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a 1st Shift Optics Fabrication Technician in Boulder, CO to fabricate precision optical components from print to final product. You will bevel, mill, block, grind, polish, curve generate, and perform inspections while meeting strict customer specifications.

This hands-on role emphasizes craftsmanship, attention to detail, and long-term career growth. It offers cross-training, potential leadership pathways, and a stable temp-to-hire opportunity with growth within a skilled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in optics or fabrication preferred; QA/inspection experience a plus.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to precision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Interest in building a long-term career in optical fabrication or precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision optical components from initial print through final product.
• Perform beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspections.
• Ensure all work meets customer and quality requirements.
• Conduct detailed measurements and in-process quality checks.
• Follow established procedures and documentation standards.
• Monitor fabrication conditions such as Baume and pH.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist with training.
• Take on project or process leadership as skills grow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Long-term career interest

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1st Shift Optics Fabrication Technician

Location: Boulder, CO

Pay: $22-26/hour (DOE)

Type: Temp-to-Hire

Shift Available:

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

About the Role

This hands-on role focuses on fabricating precision optical components from start to finish. You’ll work with grinding, polishing, blocking, curve generation, and other fabrication processes to meet strict customer specifications. It’s an ideal role for someone who enjoys craftsmanship-driven work, has strong attention to detail, and wants long-term career growth. This temp-to-hire opportunity also provides cross-training and potential leadership pathways.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate precision optical components from initial print through final product


• Perform beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspections


• Ensure all work meets customer and quality requirements


• Conduct detailed measurements and in-process quality checks


• Follow established procedures and documentation standards


• Monitor fabrication conditions such as Baume and pH


• Maintain clean and organized work areas


• Perform advanced blocking and polishing, including single test plate work


• Maintain tight tolerances and wedge control for high-quality finishes


• Identify opportunities to improve fabrication steps or workflows


• Mentor junior technicians and assist with training


• Take on project or process leadership as skills grow


• Support additional departmental tasks as needed

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Experience in optics or fabrication preferred; QA/inspection experience a plus


• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to precision


• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members


• Interest in building a long-term career in optical fabrication or precision manufacturing

Why This Role Stands Out

You’ll work directly with advanced optical fabrication technologies, gain hands-on experience across multiple processes, and be part of a skilled, growth-minded team. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and producing high-quality components, this is a strong career-building opportunity.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.