Sr. Optical Polisher (2nd shift) - Pine Brook, NJ

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Optical Polisher for the 2nd shift to perform precision polishing and cleaning on a range of high-finish glass parts. You will work from drawings and specifications, using bench equipment and measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.

Five years of polishing/deburring experience is required, along with knowledge of inspection methods and SPC. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years minimum experience in precision polishing and deburring of diverse-sized glass parts under magnification.
• Knowledge of parts inspection and statistical process control.
• US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bench equipment to polish and clean glass parts.
• Perform deburring and polishing on hard-to-handle parts.
• Work from drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Check work with measuring equipment.
• Operate hand and bench tools.
• Use grit, lapping, and polishing compounds.

Skills

Precision polishing

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Microscope

Electronic equipment

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world‑wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Sr. Optical Polisher (2nd shift)

Overview

As a Sr. Optical Polisher, you will perform precision polishing and cleaning operations on a wide variety of high finish and critical dimensioned glass parts.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate a wide variety of bench equipment to polish and clean diverse glass parts.
• Perform critical deburring and polishing operations on hard-to-handle parts
• Work from drawings, specifications, and written & verbal instructions to perform the duties assigned.
• Check work with a variety of electro‑mechanical optical and manual measuring equipment.
• Operate small electric hand and bench tools to perform duties.
• Use a variety of proper grit, lapping, and polishing compounds to perform duties.
• Performs any other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Five years minimum experience in precision polishing and deburring of diverse‑sized glass parts under magnification.
• Knowledge of parts inspection and statistical process control.
• Requires the working knowledge of and use of hand tools, power tools, microscope, and electronic equipment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• tuition assistance
• paid vacation and sick days
• paid holidays
• 9/80 work week with every other Friday off

Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans