Precision Optical Lens CNC Machinist – RGP/Custom Optics

Default Brand; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Polymers is seeking a skilled Optical Lens Fabricator / CNC Machinist to support precision contact lens and optical component manufacturing in New York. You will set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot high‑precision equipment to meet design specs and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on experience with RGP contact lens production and a solid understanding of lens geometry, optical quality, and machining processes.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent machining, manufacturing, or optical production experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating CNC machinery, optical lathes, diamond turning equipment, or similar precision manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency setting up, operating, and troubleshooting contact lens lathes, optical lathes, single‑point diamond turning equipment and CNC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program/edit, and operate optical lathes, CNC equipment, and single‑point diamond turning machines to manufacture precision lenses and optical components.
• Machine base curves, front curves, peripheral curves, edge profiles, toric designs, and multifocal features per design specs.
• Interpret drawings and process instructions to determine machining and inspection requirements.
• Perform in‑process and final inspections using lensometers, profilometers, microscopes, radius gauges, and other optical metrology tools.
• Adjust machine parameters, tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain accuracy and quality.

Skills

CNC machining

Optical lathes

Diamond turning

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree

Equivalent machining/optical production experience

Tools

CAM software

Mastercam

Precitech/Nanotech

G-code/M-code

Job description

Acuity Polymers is seeking a skilled Optical Lens Fabricator / CNC Machinist to support precision contact lens and optical component manufacturing in New York. You will set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot high‑precision equipment to meet design specs and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on experience with RGP contact lens production and a solid understanding of lens geometry, optical quality, and machining processes.