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Senior Optical CMM Specialist

C/A Split- shift (3:00am-11:30am)

A/B Split-shift (11:30am-8:00pm)

B-shift (3:00am-11:30am)

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Manufacturing Technicians at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) specialist will have proven programming experience with Calypso or other CMM software and 3D CAD software in addition to comprehensive knowledge of GD&T principles.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), the Senior Optical CMM Specialist will:

Quality responsibilities:

+ Program and perform CMM measurements to established standards

+ Responsible for the quality of their work

+ Familiar with Lean / SPC principles and Gage R&R Studies

+ Maintain 5S in work areas

+ Perform routine CMM instrument maintenance where applicable

+ Work within High QA software to maintain work flow

+ Actively contribute to process optimization by proposing and implementing enhancements within the CMM department

+ Execute advanced root cause analysis to resolve complex, non-conforming CMM measurement issues

Advancement through the Senior Optical CMM Specialist ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Other Responsibilities:

+ Coordinate, and prioritize measurements between departments

+ Champion process improvements, particularly concerning CMM measurement efficiency and data integrity, proactively identifying and suggesting changes to measurement and calibration processes

+ Assist in custom part fixture design

+ Document CMM operating procedures including GD&T alignment procedures

Education Requirements:

+ Associates degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience/training required

Minimum Requirements:

+ CMM programming experience

+ GD&T training

+ SolidWorks 3D CAD training

+ Zeiss Calypso training or similar

+ Proficient shop math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, decimal arithmetic and percentages

+ Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards

+ Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills

+ Good mental dexterity and decision making

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

+ The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

+ Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

+ Job lifting requirements of 25 lbs

+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

+ This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

+ May involve the use of oils and solvents.

+ Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

+ May require area specific safety training

+ The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes

+ May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits:

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

+ Bonus : 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

+ Tuition Assistance : Support for continuing education

+ Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision options

+ 401(k) : Retirement plan with employer match

+ Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and paid holidays

+ Other Benefits : Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance :

Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.