CNC Machinist - Blanchard Grinder experience

CNC Machinist - Blanchard Grinder

Location: Santa Clara, CA 95051

Pay: $36/hr - $43.50/hr depending on relevant experience

Shift: Day M-F 6am-2:30pm

Details: This is a 1-year contract (position ends after 1 year)

Responsibilities:

•  Operate CNC machinery (e.g. Blanchard grinder) for optical manufacturing
• Use mechanical and/or optical measuring equipment (calipers, drop gages, autocollimators and/or other related test equipment)
• Use of computer-automated test systems and entering results
• Perform alignment and setup of parts per instructions and/or active measurement
• Follow written instructions to perform mechanically complex tasks.
•  Use of hand tools and mechanical fixturing for mechanical assembly.
• Familiar working with optical components like mirrors and prisms.
• Perform cleaning of optical components using approved solvents

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2- 5 years experience in manufacturing using CNC equipment
• Willing to assist to help develop optical manufacturing process with feedback to engineers.
• Experience operating CNC equipment.
• Experience operating metrology test systems.
•  Excellent teamwork is a must.
• Very good hand to eye coordination.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic optical principles.
• Must read and follow written and verbal work instructions precisely and communicate effectively in a team environment.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
•  Intermediate mathematical skills including use of basic math and geometry.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Computer skills for basic MS Office software required, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.