Optics Technician: Precision Metrology & Coatings

IDEX Corporation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Longmont, Colorado, seeks an Optics Technician to advance high-precision optics manufacturing. You will perform interferometric metrology, clean and assemble delicate optics, and work with coating equipment, microscopes, and spectrophotometers.

The role involves documentation, process improvements, and ERP-driven workflows in a clean room environment. Applicants should have manufacturing experience and familiarity with optics, with strong attention to detail and solid

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with optical components is a plus.
• Familiarity with clean room and ESD safe environments.
• Ability to read, follow and understand procedures.
• Proficient with basic computer use (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform high precision optics metrology using interferometry and part characterization.
• Clean, handle and assemble optical and opto-electronic components.
• Conduct optical contacting and cleaning; inspect components visually.
• Manage inventory of consumables for clean room and manufacturing.
• Document and help develop manufacturing procedures and work orders.
• Follow safety guidelines and participate in process improvements.
• Transact production work orders through ERP; support fabrication steps.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Optical components experience

Basic computer skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Tools

Interferometer

Microscope

Spectrophotometer

Vacuum coating equipment

ERP software

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Longmont, Colorado, seeks an Optics Technician to advance high-precision optics manufacturing. You will perform interferometric metrology, clean and assemble delicate optics, and work with coating equipment, microscopes, and spectrophotometers.

The role involves documentation, process improvements, and ERP-driven workflows in a clean room environment. Applicants should have manufacturing experience and familiarity with optics, with strong attention to detail and solid