Optician II

Ametek, Inc. Job description: Title: Optician II Location: Richmond, CA Business Unit: Zygo Posting Date: October 26, 2023 Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better place. WHAT YOU'LL DO Performs optical fabrication processes, including but not limited to coring, sawing, curve generating, plano generating, beveling, blocking, grinding, polishing, MRF operation, testing, cleaning, assembly, plus other related and similar duties. Performs moderately complex set ups and operates optical fabrication equipment on assignments of medium to difficult under minimal direction. Work from written and/or verbal instructions. Maintains work area and equipment in a neat and orderly condition. Follows prescribed safety regulations Understands and follows ISO procedures Reads and interprets blueprints, and process routines Performs other similar and related duties as assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW High school diploma or equivalent required, plus a minimum of 5 years related experience in a precision optics fabrication facility Must be able to read blueprints Experience in manufacturing environment Experience with troubleshooting of processes WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE Previous experience in optical fabrication company WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW Competitive benefits 401(k) Due to the nature of Zygo’s programs, products and customers, all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States of America and must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.