Optician I - Sapphire FAB 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

2 Months ago • 1 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Optician I position involves fabricating optical parts using various processes, including cleaning, grinding, sawing, beveling, and blocking. The role requires grinding parts to tight tolerances, maintaining parallelism and flatness, and utilizing calibrated tools like test plates, micrometers, and gauges. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment, reading instructions, and completing paperwork. The employee may also train others and is expected to follow safety and quality standards. The role demands expertise in grinding and knowledge of other fabrication processes. The position requires adherence to company values, teamwork, and a commitment to quality.
Must have:
  • Perform fabrication processes: cleaning, grinding, sawing, beveling, and blocking
  • Grind plano/spherical parts to tight tolerances
  • Read and comprehend English language, blueprints, and written instructions

Job Details

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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.

 

Working Conditions

Regularly required to:

  • Sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
  • Demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity and care when handling delicate parts

Frequently required to:

  • Talk and hear
  • Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move:

  • Up to 10 pounds frequently
  • Up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance

Vision requirements include:

  • Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to inspect parts using an eye loupe and read small graduations on a micrometer and depth gauge
  • Must be able to wear safety gear for extended periods of time

 

Safety Requirements

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

 

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."

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