Optician IV

Under minimum supervision, the Optician IV 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 HSPP fabrication processes: cleaning, shaping/edging, generating, beveling, inspecting, polishing, blocking
  • Be self-sufficient and able to maintain tooling for generating, grinding, polishing, edging processes on CNC and non-CNC equipment/processes including spindle polishing
  • Able to use Interferometer to interpret surface irregularity
  • Set up, operate and maintain production process equipment in compliance with standard and non-standard operating procedures
  • Work with production engineers to reduce cycle time and implement process improvements
• Material 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
  • Use hand tools such as micrometer for diameter of lens, depth gauge with bar for sag, drop gauge on fixture for wedge, drop gauge for center thickness, calipers for diameter of lens, dial comparator for curve of radii, interferometer for radius, vapor degreaser air gun
  • Demonstrate proper safety rules and precautions, while using acetone and other solvents, including the use of protective apparel
• Print & Specifications – 5%
  • Read complex prints and specifications for optical substrates
  • Work from drawings to verify physical dimensions
• Paperwork & Recordkeeping – 5%
  • Complete necessary paperwork and record data manually and by using a computer
• Training & supervise – 5%
  • May train and supervise in Lead capacity employees in one or more areas of fabrication
  • Have clarification of objectives, participation, communication and an active willingness to help your peers, technicians, 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
• Must demonstrate expertise in grinding area and have basic knowledge in one other area of the fabrication processes, possess 6 years of related experience or education

Skills & Other Requirements

• 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

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.  This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & 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:

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."