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Optics Fabrication Technician (Temp-to-Hire)

**Location:** Boulder, CO

**Pay Rate:** $20–24/hour DOE

**Shift Differential:** Additional pay based on selected shift

Shifts Available

+ **1st Shift:** Sunday – Wednesday | 6:00am – 4:30pm

+ **2nd Shift:** Sunday – Thursday | 3:30pm – 2:00am

+ **2nd Shift:** Monday – Thursday | 3:30pm – 2:00am

+ **Weekend Day Shift:** Friday – Sunday | 6:00am – 6:30pm

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated **Optics Fabrication Technician** to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on the fabrication of precision optical components to strict customer specifications using a variety of optical fabrication processes. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for long-term growth, including cross-training and potential leadership responsibilities.

This position reports directly to the **Production Supervisor or Production Manager** .

Key Responsibilities

Optical Fabrication

+ Fabricate precision optical components from initial print through finished product

+ Perform beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection

+ Ensure all work meets customer and quality specifications

Quality & Inspection

+ Perform detailed inspections, measurements, and in-process quality checks

+ Follow established quality procedures and documentation

+ Familiarity with quality or inspection processes is highly valued

Process Management

+ Monitor and maintain fabrication conditions, including Baume and pH levels

+ Maintain clean and organized work areas to support consistent quality

Advanced Blocking & Polishing

+ Perform precise blocking and polishing, including single test plates

+ Maintain tight tolerances and wedge control for high-quality finishes

Process Improvement

+ Identify opportunities to improve fabrication steps, efficiency, and quality

+ Provide suggestions to support continuous improvement initiatives

Training & Mentorship

+ Support and mentor junior technicians as needed

+ Assist with training on techniques, equipment, and best practices

+ Potential to lead projects or initiatives as experience grows

Additional Duties

+ Perform other tasks as assigned to support departmental goals

Qualifications

+ **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required

+ **Experience:** Optics or fabrication experience preferred; quality or inspection experience a plus

+ **Work Ethic:** Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to precision

+ **Team Skills:** Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams

+ **Career Focus:** Interest in building a long-term career in optical fabrication or precision manufacturing

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about optical technology and precision manufacturing. You’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to a high-performing team, and have room to grow into leadership or specialized roles. If you thrive in detail-driven work and value quality and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.