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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Discover Your Next Big Opportunity: See Why Quality Vision International Is the Place to Be!
What Emma Had to Say About Our Optics Department!
Compensation: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Location: Rochester, NY On-Site
The Level 3 Optical Technician is an independent, quality-driven professional who builds complex systems to meet production demand. Operating with high speed and precision, this role provides technical mentorship to other technicians and bridges the gap between Engineering and production.
Roles & Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays each year
Over 3 weeks of PTO (vacation/sick/personal) to start, with additional time after 5 and 10 years
Health & Financial Benefits
Health coverage where QVI pays 97–100% of premiums on our most affordable HDHP – free single coverage for employees!
Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
QVI 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Up to 5% gross wages
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,000 annually
College Scholarship Programs for employee dependents
Annual discretionary bonuses (for non-commission roles)
$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus
Wellness & Extras
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness perks: on-site nurse, biometric screenings, chronic condition support
Cash incentives for healthy living programs and challenges
Free on-site electric vehicle charging stations and cash reimbursement toward the purchase of qualified EVs
Salary Description
$22.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Discover Your Next Big Opportunity: See Why Quality Vision International Is the Place to Be!
What Emma Had to Say About Our Optics Department!
Compensation: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Location: Rochester, NY On-Site
The Level 3 Optical Technician is an independent, quality-driven professional who builds complex systems to meet production demand. Operating with high speed and precision, this role provides technical mentorship to other technicians and bridges the gap between Engineering and production.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Precision Assembly: Build optical, opto-mechanical, and opto-electro-mechanical systems according to work instructions.
- Performance Testing: Conduct testing on completed assemblies and accurately record performance data.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
- Daily Operations: Receive direction from management and coordinate with coworkers to meet production demand.
- Prototype Support: Assist Engineering with prototype assembly, alignment, testing, and performance reporting.
- Production Transition: Help transition new products to the production floor by developing robust assembly and test processes
- Technical Mentorship: Provide technical support, coaching, and guidance to other Optical Technicians.
- Quality Control: Inspect components, report quality issues immediately, and support resolution through NCPs and RMAs.
- Workplace Standards: Maintain strict cleanliness in the work center and uphold ISO, 5S, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Job Tracking: Account for all components, keep assembly jobs organized, and accurately report labor hours.
- Asset Maintenance: Manage tools and supplies at designated work centers, reporting any broken, missing, or shorted items.
Education & Experience
- Associate Degree in a technology specialty (e.g., machine tools, electronics, optics) OR
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 10 years of experience in optical inspection or assembly.
- Independence: Ability to work across multiple product lines and train team members.
- Metrology Tools: Familiarity with laser alignment systems, optical power meters, interferometers, autocollimators, and spectrometers.
- Technical Assembly: Experience cementing doublets and stacking lenses with high precision (Preferred).
- Product Development: Experience applying inspection, assembly, and alignment skills in a development environment.
- Process Engineering: Experience with process development and technical process writing.
- Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot at an intermediate level using system-level understanding.
- Software Literacy: Ability to navigate and work across several software platforms.
- Advanced Testing: Competency in advanced interferometry and QVI testing.
- Leadership: Ability to lead teams, train staff, identify issues, and resolve problems.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours per workday).
- Physical capability to lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
- Proficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise optical work.
- Willingness to grow, adapt, and take on new responsibilities.
Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays each year
Over 3 weeks of PTO (vacation/sick/personal) to start, with additional time after 5 and 10 years
Health & Financial Benefits
Health coverage where QVI pays 97–100% of premiums on our most affordable HDHP – free single coverage for employees!
Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
QVI 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Up to 5% gross wages
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,000 annually
College Scholarship Programs for employee dependents
Annual discretionary bonuses (for non-commission roles)
$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus
Wellness & Extras
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness perks: on-site nurse, biometric screenings, chronic condition support
Cash incentives for healthy living programs and challenges
Free on-site electric vehicle charging stations and cash reimbursement toward the purchase of qualified EVs
Salary Description
$22.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.