What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Technician position at Sydor Optics Inc.?
Sydor Optics, Inc. is a Rochester-based leader in flat-surfaced precision optics with over 60 years of innovation and manufacturing excellence. From our modern facility in Chili, NY, just minutes from the Greater Rochester International Airport, we support cutting-edge industries including defense & aerospace, semiconductor, medical, entertainment, and more.
At Sydor, your work matters. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help deliver custom optical solutions that power today's most advanced technologies.
We reward performance and dedication with a competitive salary, a results-driven incentive program, and an exceptional benefits package. Our benefits include 100% employer-paid medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), dental and vision insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match.
If you're motivated, hands-on, and ready to grow with a stable company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you.
Discover your future with Sydor Optics at www.sydor.com.
Position Description
The Optical Technician provides process support to manufacturing by working with SME's, Quality and Engineering to support both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Associates degree in Optics or equivalent. 3-5 years' experience preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Good visual acuity.
- Ability to read and interpret basic drawing.
- Good people skills and a collaborator.
- Optical manufacturing background in grinding, polishing and/or machining.
Essential Functions
- Lead process improvement and R&D projects coordinating with engineering and Quality control.
- Perform visual optical inspection for surface quality.
- Review job card (router) for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform optical metrology (interferometric, surface roughness, optical smartscope, beam deviation, etc.).
- Coordinate with SME's on difficult or problem projects.
- Ability to operate machines independently.
- In-process verification for control of production processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned and needed.
Salary : $19 - $24