Diamond Turning Machinist

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At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with single-point diamond turning equipment to manufacture high precision optical components.

• Generate a consistent flow of high-quality work through the diamond turning departmentwithhigh-precision and detail, collaborating withsupervisionand planning group to meet on-time delivery schedules.
• Assistin continuously improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency
• Set-up andoperateCNC diamond turning machines(Precitech
  700
  
  Ultra andPrecitechXNanoform) to fabricate precision components out of various materials including aluminum, calcium fluoride, silicon, zinc selenide, among others)
• Maintain and assemble diamond tools in tool holders and positioning of tools in machine, perform difficult and complex set-upsandoperatemachine on assignments, under minimal supervision with direction from engineering
• Create, load, edit and store program sand run software analysis routines on data to prepare machine control programs
• Use metrology equipment such as interferometers and profilometers to measure results of process
• Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
• Integrate,troubleshoot and repaircomplexprocesses
• Assistin developing procedures for new products including initiating corrections and improvements and training as needed

• High School or Technical High School  diploma, A.S degree in technical discipline preferred.
• 6-8years of related industry experience with spherical optics and optical testing required,aspherespreferred.
• Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech,Precitech, etc. Required,Mastercam andDiffsys
  
  Single Point Diamond Turning programming
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstratedability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and drive to resolution.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving and ability to communicate with, influence and mentor others.
• Advanced math skills, including trigonometry and tolerance stack-up with ability to apply to complex setups, with ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Organized,careful,anddetail-oriented.
• Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success?

We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 .

Employee Type:
Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 90,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.