Optics Fabricator Trainee: Build Precision Components

Zohorecruit; Pleasant Hill (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Applied Optics in Pleasant Hill, CA is seeking an Optics Fabricator/Technician Trainee. You will be trained to create precision optics/tooling using LOH and Satisloh machines, polishing, and metrology equipment. Read blueprints, perform inspections, and maintain quality during production.

Must be willing to relocate to Pleasant Hill, CA. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement with a path toward full-time fabrication work.

Qualifications

• AA/associate degree in engineering or related field is desirable.
• Read and interpret optical and traditional blueprints.
• Must be able to stand, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform fine manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently run LOH and Satisloh machines to generate, polish, and center optics.
• Operate inspection equipment including microscope and precision gauges.
• Read optical and traditional blueprints and ensure conformance to specs.
• Clean and cosmetically inspect finished optics per customer requirements.

Skills

Follow directions

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in engineering/manufacturing/materials science (or equivalent)

AA in engineering/manufacturing/related field desirable

Tools

LOH machine

Satisloh machine

Microscope

Height gauges

Vernier calipers

Interferometer

Radius bench

Job description

Applied Optics in Pleasant Hill, CA is seeking an Optics Fabricator/Technician Trainee. You will be trained to create precision optics/tooling using LOH and Satisloh machines, polishing, and metrology equipment. Read blueprints, perform inspections, and maintain quality during production.

Must be willing to relocate to Pleasant Hill, CA. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement with a path toward full-time fabrication work.