Optical Technician 3

PROLIM is seeking an experienced Optical Technician 3 to support Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) in Woodland Hills, California.(100% onsite)







Job Description:

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367 100% Onsite
• Work Schedule: 9x80 A
• Contract Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: October 26, 2026 April 23, 2027
• Open Position: 1
• Pay Rate: $35 $45/hr on W2.
• Experience: 5 20 years
• U.S. Citizenship: Required
• Security Clearance: Not Required
  
  
  
  

Job Overview

PROLIM is seeking an experienced Optical Technician 3 to support Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) in Woodland Hills, California.

This position is part of the Operations team and focuses on precision glass polishing and optical manufacturing. The selected candidate will set up and operate precision polishing equipment, perform super-polishing operations, interpret engineering specifications, and use precision measurement equipment to meet demanding optical quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of precision polishing machines for production glass polishing.
• Perform precision and super-polishing of glass surfaces to meet requirements for angles, surface finish, flatness, and other specifications.
• Select, mount, and align specialized attachments and standard tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments and optical measurement equipment.
• Perform standard shop calculations and basic mathematical calculations.
• Monitor and verify product quality using statistical process control and other quality procedures.
• Set up and maintain polishing tables to achieve required surface finish and flatness.
• Support process investigations and process development activities as part of a team.
• Follow manufacturing instructions and established polishing methods and sequences precisely.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety when operating large machinery.
• Follow all applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures.
• Work effectively while standing and moving for extended periods as required in the manufacturing environment.
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a glass precision polishing or optics shop environment.
• Experience working in a precision optics/glass manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience using optical measurement equipment such as:
• Autocollimator
• Interferometer
• Digital indicators
• Ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent vision skills, particularly the ability to work effectively under a microscope.
• Basic mathematics and shop calculation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to safely operate and work around large manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to stand and move for a significant portion of the workday.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and setting up polishing tables for surface finish and flatness requirements.
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Experience participating in process development or manufacturing investigations.
• Experience troubleshooting precision polishing processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other high-prPrecision Glass Polishing
• ecision manufacturing environments.
  
  
  
  

Key Skills Required:

• Optical Manufacturing
• Precision Measurement
• Autocollimator
• Interferometer
• Digital Indicators
• Hand Tools
• Manufacturing Environment
• Quality Control
• Attention to Detail
• Basic Mathematics
• Microsoft Office / ERP Systems
  
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Super Polishing
• Polishing Table Setup
• Surface Finish & Flatness
• SPC
• LEAN Manufacturing
• Process Development
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position requiring extensive time standing and moving around the production area.
The technician will work with precision optical components and large polishing machinery and must maintain strict attention to safety, quality, and process requirements.

About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.