Diamond Turning Technician

Job Description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) Need a Diamond Turning Technician to work in Boulder CO area. This position offers a variety of great benefits.

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist specializing in high‑precision manufacturing. This person will support and operate single‑point diamond turning (SPDT) equipment in the production flow of low to high volume jobs.

Performs a wide range of standard and non‑standard optical fabrication processes using diamond turning equipment with minimal supervision. Collaborates closely with engineering support and reports directly to the Production Manager.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Windows
• Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry
• Optical fabrication experience is preferred
• CNC lathe experience is preferred
• Perform mechanical inspections using micrometers, optical comparators, dial indicators, and drop gauges to ensure components meet specifications with diameter, sag, and center thickness
• Ability to read and interpret complex prints to determine tolerances and specifications
• Operate and maintain diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of infrared optical lenses and metal mirrors
• Ability to adjust, understand programming, set‑up, and operate state‑of‑the‑art lathe equipment
• Understands the effect of feed rate, depth of cut, spindle speeds and their effect on quality with different materials
• Knowledge with Diff Sys tool path software or similar
• Familiar with G&M code, modification of tool path, and use call programs as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and visually inspecting diamond‑turned optical components, ensuring compliance with ISO and MIL standards for surface quality and dimensional accuracy
• Inspects, maintains, and handles single‑point diamond tools, knowledgeable in tool features, application, and proper use
• Optical metrology skills including calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers (e.g., Form Talysurf) for form error and surface roughness inspection of lenses and mirrors
• Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills
• Can collaborate with peers and engineering to drive effective solutions to process issues

• High School Diploma or GED with 2‑year technical degree preferred.
• 7+ year’s optics diamond turning or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.
• This position requires the use of information, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.

Job Type: Full‑time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

• Do you have any experience on Optical Fabrication
• Have you ever done calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers?

• Diamond Turning: 7 years (Required)