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For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking a CNC Machinist to join our Extreme Precision Optics team in Richmond, CA.

As a CNC Machinist , you will work with CNC milling equipment to manufacture high precision glass components.

Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and planning to meet on-time delivery schedules, resolve technical issues, develop processes, tooling, and testing methods for new products; document standard work and mentor/train machinists on new methods.

Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and repeatability, and provide technical guidance to less experienced machinists.

Operate CNC and non-CNC machines to produce complex, high-precision components from glass and ceramic materials (Zerodur, ClearCeram, Fused Silica, Calcium Fluoride, Silicon, among others) to demanding tolerance and surface requirements.

Lead complex work holding and machining strategies for low-volume, high-precision parts, independently set up and operate 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC vertical milling centers; Load, edit, and manage CNC programs; support program prove-out, revision control, and safe implementation of engineering changes

Own and enforce a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules, 5S practices, and inventory control.

Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling; 6+ years demonstrated CNC Machining experience/competency. Experience in optics or ultra-precision manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and drive to resolution.

able to edit programs at the control and support program prove-out; Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Strong computer skills: ability to use manufacturing systems (e.g., Driven to achieve with the ability to take initiative, be resilient and flexible with shifting priorities.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation Employee Type: Hourly

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