Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician

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Salary Range: $41,600.00 To $61,992.00 Annually

Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician

B-SHIFTS (3pm-11:30pm)

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimaxis experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking TITLE ns at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting‑edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting‑edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

The Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician position inspects precision optical lenses and records measured values. They work to industry standards inside a clean environment with apparel provided. They will operate various interferometric testing equipment accompanied by mechanical instruments to record and manage test data.

• Read and interpret blueprints, specification sheets, standards and customer data
• Inspect optical parts for surface defects such as pits, scratches, unpolished areas, bubbles, and chips, in accordance to industry requirements
• Measure and record lens dimensions, such as thickness, radius of curvature and surface figure/roughness on in-process inspection data sheets
• Verify all data is present and correct on in-process inspection data sheets according to customer requirements
• Contact team members and team leaders when discrepant material is identified
• Provide quality audits to verify inspection processes are being carried out and work with opticians on a continuous basis

Advancement through the Optical Quality Assurance Measurement Technician ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

• A High School Diploma or GED required. No prior experience required. Associates degree or vocational training in manufacturing, materials science or machining desired.

• Ability to effectively work with a team and independently
• Ability to collect, interpret, and record data accurately
• Ability to follow directions and prioritize with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills
• Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Epicor, and Metro Pro
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and efficiency
• Ability to use the following equipment: surface profilers, interferometers
• Willingness to train other staff on the use of measurement equipment
• Demonstrate basic math skill competency, including: decimals and unit conversion (standard/metric)
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques
• Availability on off-shifts and occasional Saturday/Sunday work hours
• Prior experience inspecting/handling optics is a plus

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• This position works in a manufacturing…