Demo

Optician II (HSPP) - 1st Shift

II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
Job Description

Under minimum supervision, fabricate optical parts following established procedures utilizing one or more standard processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Hands-on Optical Fabrication
    • Ability to perform fabrication processes such as cleaning, grinding, polishing, and beveling
    • Ability to use various forms of metrology for data collection and inspection
    • Experience with hand-tools such as micrometer, depth gauge, and comparators
    • Perform routine machine cleaning and maintenance on production equipment
  • Part Handling, Inspection, and Identification
    • Read from blueprints and work instructions to determine part requirements
    • Clean parts using acetone and other cleaning chemicals
    • Identify surface quality of various optical materials
    • Measurement of surface roughness, figure, radius, and other opto-mechanical requirements
    • Data entry on computer systems
Education & Experience

  • High school or GED
  • Minimums of 2 years of related experience.
  • Previous training in CNC programming helpful.

Skills

  • Mathematical Skills
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angle and volume.
    • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Language Skills
    • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
    • Ability to write simple correspondence.
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Reasoning Ability
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
    • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working Conditions

Regularly Required To

  • Sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
  • Demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity and care when handling delicate parts

Frequently Required To

  • Talk and hear
  • Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move:

  • Up to 10 pounds frequently
  • Up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance

Vision Requirements Include

  • Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to inspect parts using an eye loupe and read small graduations on a micrometer and depth gauge
  • Must be able to wear safety gear for extended periods of time

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.

LinkedIn

Salary : $18 - $29

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Optician II (HSPP) - 1st Shift?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Optician II (HSPP) - 1st Shift career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$37,726 - $46,705
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$47,942 - $60,755
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at II-VI Aerospace & Defense

II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Hired Organization Address Bloomfield, CT Full Time
Job Description Are you a proactive, hands-on professional ready to take charge of daily maintenance, safety, infrastruc...
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Hired Organization Address Murrieta, CA Full Time
Job Description Are you passionate about cutting-edge optical systems and advanced manufacturing processes? We're lookin...
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Hired Organization Address Warren, NJ Full Time
Job Description Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Emerging Laser Subsystems Business Unit is seeking an embedded software en...
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
Hired Organization Address Warren, NJ Full Time
Job Description Coherent A&D is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design complex system circuit boards required in chall...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Optician II (HSPP) - 1st Shift jobs in the Murrieta, CA area that may be a better fit.

Optician II (HSPP) - 2nd Shift

II-VI Aerospace & Defense, Murrieta, CA

Optician I - Sapphire FAB 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

II-VI Aerospace & Defense, Murrieta, CA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!