Senior Diamond Turning Lead – Precision Optics

G&H (Gooch & Housego); Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

G&H in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Lead Diamond Turning Technician to guide precision optical component manufacturing. The role combines hands-on diamond turning setup with process optimization, troubleshooting, and technical leadership.

You will drive quality, yield, throughput, and capability development across the team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on diamond turning experience, strong metrology skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on diamond turning experience.
• Experience setting up and operating Precitech 3-axis and 4-axis diamond turning equipment.
• Experience with DiffSys and machine programming.
• Experience manufacturing high-precision optical components, tooling, or comparable ultra-precision products.
• Strong precision metrology experience using interferometers, profilometers, white-light interferometers, or similar measurement systems.
• Working knowledge of optical drawings, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of MIL-PRF-13830B and ISO 10110.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support changing production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, program, and optimize Precitech diamond turning equipment to manufacture high-precision optical components and tooling.
• Produce spherical, aspheric, and freeform optical surfaces in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and process documents to execute complex manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize DiffSys and machine programming tools to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize diamond turning processes.
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement for yield, quality, throughput, and machine utilization.

Skills

Diamond turning

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Tools

Precitech 3-axis

Precitech 4-axis

DiffSys

Job description

G&H in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Lead Diamond Turning Technician to guide precision optical component manufacturing. The role combines hands-on diamond turning setup with process optimization, troubleshooting, and technical leadership.

You will drive quality, yield, throughput, and capability development across the team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on diamond turning experience, strong metrology skills, and the ability to work independently in a