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Optical Machine Technician

Teledyne FLIR
Freeport, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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  • During training, this position will work M-F 1st shift hours for 1-6 months. After training this position will work a set M-F 2nd or 3rd shift schedule (both are available). **

Job Summary

The Teledyne FLIR manufacturing facility in Freeport, PA makes optical components that go into thermal imaging cameras, gimbals, scopes, and other military driven products. We are looking to hire an Optical Machine Technician to join our team, initially working 1st shift hours during training and then moving to a set 2nd or 3rd shift schedule after training. This position will learn the necessary skills to run various machines that are used to make and measure the optics used in Teledyne FLIR products. There will be an opportunity to get cross trained on various/multiple machines.

Job Duties

  • Operate various machines including diamond turning, conventional polishing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) polishers and grinders, and Magnetorheological Finishing (MRF).
  • Perform various functions associated with the fabrication of optical components such as profiling, cutting, milling, grinding, beveling, blocking, polishing, edging, cleaning and testing using appropriate machines and equipment.
  • Use a variety of metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality.
  • Read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Follow appropriate safety and equipment maintenance procedures.

Requirements

  • Able and willing to work M-F 1st shift hours for 1-6 months for initial training, then transition to a set M-F 2nd or 3rd shift schedule (either option).
  • High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Machining experience strongly preferred.
  • Optical manufacturing experience a plus/preferred.
  • Experience using basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, drop gauges preferred.
  • Experience performing visual inspections of small parts for defects strongly preferred.
  • Experience handling delicate parts/pieces throughout a manufacturing process strongly preferred.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Able to grip, grasp, and work with hands on products repetitively.
  • Able to follow direction and coaching from others.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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