Senior Optical Fabrication Technician — Precision Prisms

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

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.