Corning Fairport needs bright, curious, technically inclined manufacturing technicians to help us expand our optics manufacturing operations here in the Rochester area! Products manufactured at our state-of-the-art optics facility help make everyday computer and mobile consumer products possible by providing innovative solutions and manufacturing systems to the semiconductor industry.

Benefits:

• All fulltime positions are eligible for benefits on day 1 which include:
  • Time Off: Vacation, Sick time, and 13 paid holidays
  • Retirement: 401k match and Pension Plan
  • Compensation: Competitive Base pay, Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift, GoalSharing Bonus Program - targeting $2,000 per year for entry level roles! (Actual payouts will vary based on achievements of established goals)
  • Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage options to fit your lifestyle
  • Others: Spot Recognition Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Shoe Allowance, and more

Purpose of Position:

• Optical Technician positions may vary in their Purpose of Position

• Optical Assembly
  • Perform precision alignment, assembly, and testing of optical components and assemblies
  • Perform system-level testing of assemblies for image quality (MTF, stray light, transmission, distortion, and other optical parameters)
  • Set-up, calibrate, align, and operate metrology equipment
• Optical Inspector
  • Inspect, clean, and test optical components
• Optical Fabricator
  • Utilizes various machines including MRF, Optipro, Highspeed CNC, in the manufacturing of optics.
  • Performs machine polishing on optics to ensure ability of parts to perform in application.
• Optical Polishing
  • Utilize conventional polishing techniques to craft optics to standards

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Optical Assembly
  • Follow standard operating procedures, in a clean room environment, to assemble optical components
  • Successfully interpret work orders, engineering drawings, and work instructions to guide assembly
  • Use a variety of hand tools, precision measuring devices and other specialized equipment including vacuum equipment, digital indicators, torque wrenches, optical microscopes, height gages, Vernier gages, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures
  • Perform system-level testing of assemblies for image quality (MTF, stray light, transmission, distortion, and other optical parameters)
• Optical Inspector
  • Visually inspect optics to ensure adherence to standards and quality regulations
  • Utilize blueprints and hand tools to prepare optics for additional manufacturing process
  • Record and chart data to improve manufacturing process
  • Utilize blueprints, metrology equipment, standard operating procedures in inspection process
• Optical Fabricator
  • Follows standard operating procedure for the fabrication process of optics
  • Operates laps and equipment in a safe and efficient manner while utilizing proper PPE
  • Inspect, measure and cleans optics
  • Read drawings and metrology equipment to guide manufacturing process
  • Test and inspect optics and optical systems
  • Perform calculations, quality tests, inspection
  • Follows established company rules, regulations, and maintains quality standards
• Optical Polishing
  • Polish optics using pitch laps, working to 1/10 wave tolerances
  • Use of test plates, interferometers, and optical inspection tools to ensure quality of workmanship
  • Read blueprints, monitor processes, monitor, and chart data
  • Perform calculations, quality tests, measurements, and inspections on optics
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday 2nd & 3rd Shifts + OT
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in optics manufacturing
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment

Education:

• High school education
• Associates or Bachelors in a STEM field is a plus

Work Environment:

• Indoor, climate-controlled work environment
• Various clean rooms require the use of PPE and gowning

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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