Diamond Turning Technician

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.We are presently seeking a Diamond Turning Technicianwho will operate single-point diamond turning equipment in the production flow of low to high-volume jobs.Main responsibilitiesWorking knowledge of geometry and trigonometryPerform mechanical inspections using micrometers optical comparators dial indicators and drop gauges to ensure components meet specifications with diameter sag and center thicknessRead and interpret complex prints to determine tolerances and specificationsOperate and maintain diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of infrared optical lenses and metal mirrorsAdjust understand programming set up and operate state-of-the-art lathe equipmentUnderstands the effect of feed rate depth of cut spindle speeds and their effect on quality with different materialsResponsible for cleaning and visually inspecting diamond-turned optical components ensuring compliance with ISO and MIL standards for surface quality and dimensional accuracyInspects maintains and handles single-point diamond tools knowledgeable in tool features application and proper useOptical metrology skills including calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers e.g. Form Talysurf for form error and surface roughness inspection of lenses and mirrorsRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.5 years optics diamond turning or equivalent manufacturing experience required.Basic Math skillsTeamwork - the ability to work effectively and contribute to a teamCNC lathe experience is preferredUtilizes good communication and interpersonal skillKnowledge with DiffSys tool path software or similarFamiliar with G&M code modification of tool path and use call programs as neededProficient with Microsoft Excel and WindowsBenefits start day 1 Medical Dental Vision 401K Paid Time Off Holiday Pay PAID MaternityPaternity leave Tuition Reimbursement Long-term and Short-term disabilityPay Range 30-40 per hour depending on experience.Our facility in Boulder Colorado has key functions in Research and Development Operations Production and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers materials processing instrumentation life sciences avionics and defense.This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.LI-FM1This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITARVisa sponsorship is not available for any position at ExcelitasEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityVeteranGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit httpsjobs.excelitas.com