CNC Technician

Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician

TX Optics Consolidated Manufacturing Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Optics Ultra-Precision Machining Technician to join our 1st shift team.

Reporting to the Value Stream Manager of Diamond Point Turning, the Machining Technician will set up and operate CNC equipment, meeting precision optical component specifications outlined in the work instructions, ensuring operations are efficient, safe, and quality requirements are achieved.

Will be able to work in a fast-paced shop with a low-volume, high-mix environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture precision optics and optical components using Diamond Turning Lathes and/or Fly Cutters.
• Read and interpret optical component specifications from drawings, including knowledge of GD&T.
• Read and interpret interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data.
• Independently set up and operate various optics manufacturing and testing equipment: lathes, fly cutters, polishing equipment, and other machinery, manual or CNC, as required.
• Operate advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines, inspecting in-process optics for conformance to specifications.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and other machining technicians.
• Adhere to all environment, health, and safety rules, requirements, and procedures.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Job requires standing 80-90% and walking short distances 10-20%, bending at the waist 20%, lifting and/or carrying ≥ 15 lbs.

Requirements:

• Enhance your skills in CNC machining.
• Learn best practices in optics manufacturing, including metrology.
• Dexterity to handle optical components with care.
• Experience in a CNC machine shop environment, including basic CNC Programming.
• Experience with cutting tools.

Preferred:

• Mathematical skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• AA/AS or similar technical degree.
• Experience measuring precision diamond-turned optical components.
• Experience with surface quality standards, and inspection methods.

Education:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.