Precision Optical Instrument Technician

The Boeing Company; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 51,412 - 88,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Auburn, Washington, is hiring an Optical Instrument Technician to maintain and calibrate precision optical instruments critical to aerospace manufacturing. The role requires strong technical skills and close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure quality and safety standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with optical equipment and 2 years with CNC machines. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with optics, lasers, electronics, mechanical or instrumentation.
• 2+ years of experience with Conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines.
• 1+ years of experience in optical equipment assembly and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate optical instruments critical to aerospace manufacturing.
• Inspect, set up, and repair electronic and optical units.
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as Universal Test Machines and voltmeters.
• Troubleshoot and repair optical measuring equipment.

Skills

Optics

Electronics

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school graduate or GED preferred

Completion of formal apprenticeship program

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines

Inspection tools (CMMs, calipers, micrometers)

Universal Test Machines

Test equipment (voltmeters, collimators, interferometers)

Job description

The Boeing Company in Auburn, Washington, is hiring an Optical Instrument Technician to maintain and calibrate precision optical instruments critical to aerospace manufacturing. The role requires strong technical skills and close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure quality and safety standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with optical equipment and 2 years with CNC machines. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.