Precision Optics Fabricator – Polishing & Inspection

MKS Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine, CA is seeking an Optics Fabricator to join our production team. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Planning to generate world-class precision optics, reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

You will operate polishing and generating machines, read engineering drawings, and test optics with interferometers and metrology tools to ensure top quality. A strong team orientation and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple polishing and generating machines to process optical materials.
• Read routers and engineering drawings to understand part specs and manufacturing processes.
• Test optical parts using interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to produce passing parts.
• Perform surface quality inspections to ensure defect-free parts.
• Maintain machines to keep them running at peak efficiency.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school or vocational training

Tools

Interferometers

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

MKS Instruments in Irvine, CA is seeking an Optics Fabricator to join our production team. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Planning to generate world-class precision optics, reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

You will operate polishing and generating machines, read engineering drawings, and test optics with interferometers and metrology tools to ensure top quality. A strong team orientation and basic computer skills are essential.