Senior Fabrication Technician

G&H (Gooch & Housego); Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司匹

Paid vacation and company holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Gooch & Housego in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior Fabrication Technician to professionally fabricate precision optical glass components, including prisms, following drawings and travelers. You will set up and operate saws, mills, grinders, and lapping equipment to meet tight tolerances.

Join a world-class photonics team focused on process control, documentation, and continuous improvement, while mentoring newer technicians and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; optics, machining, precision manufacturing training preferred.
• 10+ years in precision fabrication or optical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and docs.
• Experience setting up and operating precision fabrication equipment.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and dimensional control.
• Strong attention to detail and safe handling of high-value components.
• Ability to troubleshoot fabrication and equipment issues with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to share knowledge and train less-experienced teammates.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision optical glass components, including prisms and optical elements, per drawings and travelers.
• Set up and operate equipment to cut, shape, grind, lap, and process glass while maintaining tolerances.
• Perform in-process checks and recordings to ensure specifications and traceability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve challenges.
• Support prototype, development, and production, and contribute to process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
• Maintain equipment and work areas per safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Operate precision fabrication equip

Use precision measuring instruments

Troubleshoot fabrication issues

Train and guide others

Safety and housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; optics/machining training preferred

Tools

Sawing equipment

Milling machines

Grinders

Lapping equipment

Job description

ABOUT US

Join a Global Photonics Leader Engineering Solutions from the Deep Ocean to Outer Space! G&H is a world leader in photonics technology, delivering advanced optical systems, components, and solutions that support mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, medical technology, and research markets. Our Rochester, NY facility specializes in the design and manufacture of precision optical components and coatings that enable customers to push the boundaries of innovation.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT US

Join a Global Photonics Leader Engineering Solutions from the Deep Ocean to Outer Space! G&H is a world leader in photonics technology, delivering advanced optical systems, components, and solutions that support mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, medical technology, and research markets. Our Rochester, NY facility specializes in the design and manufacture of precision optical components and coatings that enable customers to push the boundaries of innovation.

Through a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, G&H provides employees with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with highly skilled engineering and manufacturing professionals in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Fabrication Technician to join our team in Tampa, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for the precision fabrication of optical glass components, including prisms and other precision optical elements. This role performs skilled fabrication operations using specialized equipment, tooling, and measurement techniques to meet demanding dimensional and optical requirements. The Senior Fabrication Technician also provides technical support in troubleshooting and process improvement and shares fabrication knowledge and best practices with less experienced team members.

What You'll Be Doing

Precision Optical Fabrication

• Fabricate precision optical glass components, including prisms and other optical elements, in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, travelers, and work instructions.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment used to cut, shape, grind, lap, and otherwise process optical glass while maintaining required tolerances.
• Select and properly use tooling, fixtures, abrasives, and fabrication techniques appropriate to component and process requirements.

Process Control & Documentation

• Perform required in-process checks and measurements to confirm work remains within established specifications and process requirements.
• Identify fabrication issues or process deviations and elevate concerns through the appropriate Manufacturing, Engineering, or Quality channels.
• Accurately complete production records, travelers, and other required manufacturing documentation to maintain traceability.

Technical & Process Support

• Troubleshoot fabrication and equipment issues and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and other functions as needed to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support prototype, development, and production activities, including the introduction and refinement of fabrication processes for new and existing products.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on fabrication efficiency, yield, safety, repeatability, and process consistency.

Team & Operational Support

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to less experienced fabrication technicians, sharing fabrication techniques and best practices.
• Support training and cross-training activities to strengthen fabrication capability and flexibility across the team.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in accordance with established safety, maintenance, and housekeeping requirements.

What You Bring

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in optics, machining, precision manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in precision fabrication, optical manufacturing, machining, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience setting up and operating precision fabrication equipment such as saws, mills, grinders, lapping equipment, or similar machinery.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and tools used to monitor fabrication processes and dimensional requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, hand/eye coordination, and ability to work safely with small, delicate, and high-value components.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to consistently perform work to tight tolerances and established specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot fabrication and equipment issues and collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other functions.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating optical glass, prisms, or other precision optical components strongly preferred.

G&H Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a world-class photonics environment and help advance next-generation optical technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities, and dimensions of the role. Employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their manager.

US Applicants: In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under applicable regulations. Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information may result in our inability to consider you further for this position.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Salary Description $28 - $32 hourly