Under minimum supervision, the Optician will fabricate optical parts following established procedures utilizing one or more standard processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hands-on Optical Fabrication
  • Ability to perform fabrication processes such as cleaning, grinding, polishing, and beveling
  • Ability to use various forms of metrology for data collection and inspection
  • Experience with hand-tools such as micrometer, depth gauge, and comparators
  • Perform routine machine cleaning and maintenance on production equipment
• Part Handling, Inspection, and Identification
  • Read from blueprints and work instructions to determine part requirements
  • Clean parts using acetone and other cleaning chemicals
  • Identify surface quality of various optical materials
  • Measurement of surface roughness, figure, radius, and other opto-mechanical requirements
  • Data entry on computer systems

Education & Experience

• High school or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous training in CNC programming helpful.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angle and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Language Skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Conditions
Regularly required to:

• Sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
• Demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity and care when handling delicate parts

Frequently required to:

• Talk and hear
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and/or move:

• Up to 10 pounds frequently
• Up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance

Vision requirements include:

• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to inspect parts using an eye loupe and read small graduations on a micrometer and depth gauge
• Must be able to wear safety gear for extended periods of time

Safety Requirements
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\"Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Under minimum supervision, the Optician will fabricate optical parts following established procedures utilizing one or more standard processes.