Precision Assembly Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Precision Assembly Technician to assemble and align optical profiler instruments and subassemblies. You will work on Profiler Instruments, following procedures, maintaining cleanroom standards, and collaborating with engineering on process development and quality improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on production experience, strong math skills, and the ability to read BOMs and schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on production/manufacturing experience.
• Solid mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret BOM, schematics and optical layouts.
• Excellent manual dexterity for small delicate components.
• Collaborative team player with problem-solving focus.
• Able to work independently with shifting priorities.
• Capable to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and optical precision assembly, alignment, and testing of Profiler Instruments and subassemblies.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and contamination control during all assembly processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Document work with extreme attention to detail and maintain traceability.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality.

Skills

Precision assembly

Metrology tool handling

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Flexibility/adaptability

Reading BOM/schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision metrology tools

Job description

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Job Title: Precision Assembly Technician

Location: Middlefield, CT, US, 06455

Business Unit: Zygo

Posting Date: Oct 6, 2026

Job Description: At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking a Precision Assembly Tech to join our Metrology team in Middlefield, CT. As a Precision Assembly Tech working on our Profiler Instruments, you will be responsible for assembling and aligning optical profiler instruments and systems and subassemblies to exacting specifications.

• Perform functional and optical precision assembly, alignment, and testing of Profiler Instruments and respective subassemblies, kits, and objectives using precision metrology tools, fixtures, and software.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Document work performed with extreme attention to detail.
• Maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations.
• Solid mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bill of Material (BOM), schematics and optical layouts.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle, install and secure small/delicate optical components.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
• Organized, conscientious and focused.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication.
• Capable to lift up to 20 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time.
• Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in manufacturing precision optical or laser-based instruments.
• Experience working in a Clean Room environment (ISO Class 7 or better preferred).
• Knowledge of interferometry principles, optical testing, and troubleshooting.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing. Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us! We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience. Due to the nature of Zygo programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].