Assembler II - B-Shift

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The Optical Assembly Technician 2 performs advanced optical assembly and alignment operations requiring micron‑and sub‑micron‑level accuracy. This role is responsible for actively aligning optical elements to mechanical housings, verifying optical and mechanical performance, and permanently securing optics using high‑precision tools and metrology. Work is performed in a controlled clean‑room manufacturing environment and requires significant technical skill, judgment, and independence in the execution of high‑performance optical products.

• Perform active alignment of lenses and optical elements into metal housings using precision fixturing.

• Use alignment and metrology tools such as air‑bearing spindles, autocollimators, alignment telescopes, precision stages, and indicators to achieve required tolerances.

• Adjust decenter, tip, tilt, and axial position to meet defined optical and mechanical specifications.

• Apply adhesives and permanently secure optics while maintaining alignment during cure.

• Inspect optical elements for defects including scratches, digs, chips, and coating defects.

• Inspect machined metal housings for burrs, surface damage, and dimensional inconsistencies.

• Evaluate cosmetic and functional acceptability using defined optical inspection criteria.

• Determine fitness‑for‑use of optics and hardware prior to assembly and elevate problems as required.

• Measure critical features using high‑precision metrology tools including micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and dial indicators.

• Verify alignment results and dimensional stability before, during, and after bonding.

• Independently troubleshoot alignment and assembly challenges, including tolerance stack‑up, fixture inaccuracies, part variability, and contamination.

• Adapt alignment and assembly techniques within controlled parameters when documented processes are incomplete or ambiguous.

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