Fabrication Technician, Off Shift

***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***

Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with the hands-on skills to machine our precision custom optics. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

· Starting Pay: $17/hour, plus shift differential

· Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Key responsibilities

· Cleaning, handling and packaging of optical components.

· Handling of various materials related to manufacturing of precision optics.

· Operation of optical polishing, grinding, milling and generating machines.

· Use of various instruments and measurement gauges.

· Read, understand and follow optical blueprints and ensure conformity to blueprint specifications and the work order traveler.

· Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.

· Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.

· Clean, assemble, cure and test complex optical assemblies and components to customer specifications.

· In conjunction with engineering assist in development and use of optical and mechanical fixtures. Test and qualify fixtures.

· Set up all jobs including materials, fixtures, instruments and measuring devices.

· Final test assemblies to assure tolerances are met

· Identify and repair assemblies that do not meet tolerances.

· Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.

· Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.

· Maintain required operation documentation & records.

Key requirements

· High school graduate or equivalent; additional optical training preferred.

· Technical or mechanical background preferred, but not required

· experience in precision small component assembly, preferably in an optical job shop environment, preferred but not required

· Strong knowledge of optical measurement and test equipment & procedures, preferred but not required

· Ability to read & interpret complex optical prints & drawings

· Basic math skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks

· Problem solving skills

· Hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

· Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility

· Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

· Monday-Friday Schedule

· Flexible PTO

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401k matching

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17