Senior Optical Fabrication Technician

Vertex Optics; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k

Paid Family Leave

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Vertex Optics is seeking a Senior Optics Technician to fabricate prototype optical components for demanding industries including aerospace, medical, and defense. The role requires setting up and operating 5-axis CNC or conventional equipment, preparing tooling, and ensuring tight tolerances are met with advanced measurement devices.

You will document results, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. technical degree helpful.
• 10+ years' experience fabricating optical glass, crystal, and ceramic materials.
• CAD/CAM experience – Mastercam beneficial.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who can follow procedures with minimal direction.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prototype optical components to exact specifications for aerospace, medical, defense, semiconductor, and energy sectors.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC equipment (5-axis) to produce high-quality parts.
• Prepare tooling for grinding, polishing, or measurement.
• Use measurement devices such as CMM and interferometer to verify tolerances.
• Maintain thorough documentation and traceability of work.
• Collaborate with team, communicate safety and quality concerns to supervisor.
• Cross-train and assist teammates as needed.

Skills

Tech aptitude

CAD/CAM Mastercam

MS Office

10+ years optical fabrication

Machinist experience

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

AS/B.S. technical degree helpful

Tools

CMM

Interferometer

Micrometers

Job description

Vertex Optics is seeking a Senior Optics Technician to fabricate prototype optical components for demanding industries including aerospace, medical, and defense. The role requires setting up and operating 5-axis CNC or conventional equipment, preparing tooling, and ensuring tight tolerances are met with advanced measurement devices.

You will document results, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.