What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician position at Optimax Systems Inc.?
Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician
B-SHIFTS (3pm-11:30pm)
40 Hours per week; overtime as needed
A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment
Optimax has lenses throughout the Universe! We build the optics behind the latest breakthrough technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics, leveraging our optics manufacturing technology for programs that benefit mankind and projects that defend our freedom. Our unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. We are looking for individuals that are committed to lifelong learning and creating value through their hard work.
Job Summary and Essential Job Duties
The Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician position inspects precision optical lenses and records measured values. They work to industry standards inside a clean environment with apparel provided. They will operate various interferometric testing equipment accompanied by mechanical instruments to record and manage test data.
Through On the Job Training (OJT), the Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician will:
- Read and interpret blueprints, specification sheets, standards and customer data
- Inspect optical parts for surface defects such as pits, scratches, unpolished areas, bubbles, and chips, in accordance to industry requirements
- Measure and record lens dimensions, such as thickness, radius of curvature and surface figure/roughness on in-process inspection data sheets
- Verify all data is present and correct on in-process inspection data sheets according to customer requirements
- Contact team members and team leaders when discrepant material is identified
- Provide quality audits to verify inspection processes are being carried out and work with opticians on a continuous basis
Education Requirements:
A High School Diploma or GED required. No prior experience required. Associates degree or vocational training in manufacturing, materials science or machining desired.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to effectively work with a team and independently
- Ability to collect, interpret, and record data accurately
- Excellent work ethic
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow directions and prioritize with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills
- Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving
Other Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Epicor, and MetroPro
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and efficiency
- Ability to use the following equipment: surface profilers, interferometers
- Willingness to train other staff on the use of measurement equipment
- Demonstrate basic math skill competency, including: decimals and unit conversion (standard/metric)
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques
- Availability on off-shifts and occasional Saturday/Sunday work hours
- Prior experience inspecting/handling optics is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Optimax Systems offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to employee’s professional experience. Some of Optimax’s benefits include: Bonus – 25% Monthly Profit Sharing, Advanced Tuition Assistance, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan.
Work Requirements:
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; may include lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
Work Environment:
- This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
- May involve the use of oils and solvents.
- Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
- May require area specific safety training
(EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Optimax is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for this position,
please call 585-265-1020 and ask for a member of Human Resources