Optics Fabrication Technician - 12-Hour Back End Shift

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in Wilton (CT) seeks an Optical Fabrication Technician to fabricate high-precision optical components for semiconductor lithography machines. You will work in a clean room, operating CNC milling, grinding, polishing, coating deposition, and assembly with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include process monitoring, defect inspection, 5S maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a vocational trade preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing facility or vocational certification preferable.
• Desirable: measuring equipment incl. microscopes, calipers, micrometers, CMM, interferometer.
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen, quality circles).

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and take ownership of optical processing equipment.
• Handle delicate optical components and visually identify abnormalities.
• Maintain area, tooling, and equipment to 5S standards.
• Identify and elevate unsafe conditions.
• Identify and elevate product or process quality concerns promptly.
• Support area and factory schedule execution.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering and Manufacturing Management to improve efficiency.
• Learn and apply skills to tackle progressively more challenging products.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, and cycle time.
• Inspect and map glass surfaces noting minute defects.
• Clean optical surfaces of particles and contaminants.
• Record time and attendance accurately.
• Assist with training new and existing employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Reading gauges

Interpreting data

Verbal/written communication

Problem documentation

Safety awareness

Continuous learning

Dexterity

Task focus

Education

High school diploma

Vocational degree or certificate

Manufacturing experience

Measuring equipment familiarity

Continuous improvement participation

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Interferometer

Job description

ASML in Wilton (CT) seeks an Optical Fabrication Technician to fabricate high-precision optical components for semiconductor lithography machines. You will work in a clean room, operating CNC milling, grinding, polishing, coating deposition, and assembly with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include process monitoring, defect inspection, 5S maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve efficiency.