Optical Fabricator ; Trainee

Pleasant Hill, U.S.A | Posted on 10/24/2025

An Optical Fabricator is a skilled technician who creates precision optics/tooling by utilizing machines, polishing tools, and associated metrology equipment.

• Operate optical machining centers.
• Independently run a variety of machines, such as LOH and Satisloh, generating, polishing, and centering machines.
• Perform grinding and polishing to a high standard using conventional methods.
• Operate core drill, diamond saws, and surfacing mill.
• Operate inspection equipment such as microscope, micrometers, height gages, Vernier calipers, interferometer, and radius bench.
• Ability to read and understand both optical and traditional blueprints.
• Perform cleaning and cosmetic inspection of finished optics according to customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 or more years of CNC machining or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of optical lens metrology and measurement equipment is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications and

Competencies:

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to follow directions.
• Independent work habits.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• An AA or BA / BS degree is desirable, as is additional vocational training in manufacturing, materials science, machining or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Lift up to 25lbs.
• The job may at times involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve periods of magnified inspection for quality control.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• The employee is frequently required to use the computer.
• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and manufacturing fumes.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

Applied Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Applied Optics gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).