Optical Polishing Technician

EvolvOptic is a leading supplier of precision machined optical blanks. We are shaping the future together with our collaborators and customers. We plan to significantly grow our capacity and capabilities for blank manufacturing in 2025. The same experienced team that made our company a respected leader in our field remains on the frontlines, keeping production humming and delivering an array of high-quality components. We are proud and honored to be a partner to our customers for their optical component needs providing the best-value solutions to meet their priorities, including cost, schedule, and assured quality.

We have begun expansion into large, complex optical components by pulling together the right team, the right technology, and the right methods to provide the best-value solutions to ground-based and space-based imaging, semiconductor industry, and high energy optics, such as laser fusion and directed energy.

Monday - Friday hours TBD

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools including Blanchard-style grinders, manual single-sided lapping machines, and single-sided spindle polishers.
• Perform blocking techniques using blocking wax and/or pitch to secure parts during polishing or lapping processes.
• Inspect and measure components using precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, loupes, drop gauges, and other metrology equipment.
• Conduct visual inspection of polished surfaces to identify defects, scratches, digs, or other surface imperfections.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and machine parameters according to job specifications and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and troubleshoot basic mechanical issues to ensure consistent and safe operation.

Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

· Ability to manage time efficiently and capable of meeting deadlines consistently.

· Good understanding of basic shop math (measurements, fractions and unit conversions)

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to enhance production efficiency and troubleshoot operational issues.

· Skilled in reading and interpreting technical documents, manuals and instructions to ensure accurate execution of tasks and adherence to standards.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

· Blueprint reading, understanding optical drawings with tolerances like flatness (λ/10), surface roughness, etc.

· Interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T).

· Experience with optical metrology instruments like Interferometers (e.g. Zygo) and profilometers.

· Optics and Photonics experience.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job could include close vision.

The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

This position is subject to US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require US person status. A “US person” is defined by these regulations as a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card holder”), political asylee, or refugee.

All employees must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required consistent with federal law (Form I-9). Export control assessments are conducted separately to ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR.

EvolvOptic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26