Optical Component Inspector shift

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Regular Full Time Ontario, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $41,731.00 To $62,597.00 Annually

Optical Component Inspector

HOURS INFO: A-Shift (7:00

Am-3:30pm)

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Component Inspectors 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.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties

The Optical Component Inspector provides critical support to the production team by performing in‑process and final visual inspection of optical components used in highly challenging applications. This candidate in this role enjoys working with both data and hands‑on tasks, and utilizes state of the art measuring equipment to verify adherence to customer specifications.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), optical component inspectors will:

• Aid Optical Technicians in identifying whether or not optical components meet surface quality requirements by looking for surface defects (pits, scratches, unpolished areas, bubbles, chips);
• Ensure all data is present and within specification on in‑process and incoming data sheets;
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, industry standards, inspection data, and customer data;
• Wrap and package parts for eventual shipment or storage;
• Verify that proper equipment is used and inspection standards are followed; may provide training to Optical Technicians on these topics; and
• Measure and evaluate product to customer specification using various metrology equipment.

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

Education Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or GED required. No prior experience is required
• 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

Other

Skills and Experience:

• 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: gauges (micrometer, calipers, and drop gauges), microscopes, surface profilers, interferometers
• Demonstrate basic math skill competency, including: decimals and unit conversion (standard/metric)
• Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques
• Prior experience inspecting/handling optics is a plus

Work Requirements:

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 prolong 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 environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
• May involve the use…