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Optician I - Sapphire FAB

II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025
Job Description

Under minimum supervision, the Optician will fabricate optical parts following established procedures utilizing one or more standard processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Hands-on Optical Fabrication – 75%

  • Performs all the following fabrication processes: cleaning, grinding sawing, beveling, and blocking
  • Be able to grind plano/spherical parts to tight tolerances
  • Be able to maintain .0001” parallelism over 26” block and flatness to ¼ wave over 8” aperture
  • Able to use calibrated test plate to interpret surface flatness
  • Maintain production process equipment using standard operating procedures
  • Capable of reading test plates, Mahr, micrometers and ultra-sonic gauges to produce specifications to WI’s
  • Complete general orientation of Sapphire Ops / Facility and SOPs for employee conduct related to EH&S. This includes the operation of the crane system
  • Block/Deblocking of large panels and 13” rounds
  • Hands on in the spindle grinding area. Includes contact plates, test plates, 22” and 26” sapphire blocked panels

Materials Handling & Safety – 5%

  • Follow proper material handling procedures for each material used
  • Follow proper safety rules and precautions, policies and procedures specific to fabrication processes, including the use of protective apparel

Tools & Solvent Use – 5%

  • Use hand tools such as micrometer for diameter of lens, depth gauge with bar for SAG, group gauge on fixture for wedge, drop gauge for center thickness, calipers for diameter of lens, dial comparator for curve of radii, vapor degreaser air gun

Paperwork & Recordkeeping – 5%

  • Complete necessary paperwork and record manually

Training & supervise – 5%

  • May train employees in the grinding area only
  • Have clarification of objectives, participation, communication and an active willingness to help your peers, techs, process engineers and supervisors to meet customer deliveries and company objectives
  • Help management to promote teamwork participation

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend English language, blueprints and written instructions.
  • Ability to understand verbally the English language and follow directions.
  • To achieve this position, must demonstrate expertise in the grinding area and have basic knowledge in one other area of the fabrication processes, and possess 1 years directly related experience or education.

Skills

  • Mathematical Skills
    • Ability to calculate figures and perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
    • Ability to use a scientific calculator and perform basic calculations.
  • Language Skills
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to communicate in English and speak effectively before small groups of employees in the organization.
  • Reasoning Ability
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
    • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
    • Ability to anticipate problems and proactively identify potential problems.
Physical Requirements

  • Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking- about on Foot to accomplish tasks in times for long distances from one site to another.
  • Sedentary- Fine Work with hands /tedious work/and detailed hand work.
  • Lifting - will be required to lift 35-50lbs
  • Wear safety gear for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read and understand different measuring instruments and hand tooling.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standard

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.

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