Optical Manufacturing Technician I

Website L3Harris Technologies

Job Highlights

Title Optical Manufacturing Technician I
Type Full Time
Experience 2 Years
Function Manufacturing/Others
Location Rochester, NY, United States
Company L3Harris Technologies

Company Profile

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Optical Manufacturing Technician I who will be responsible for the fabrication of mirrors and components of exceptional quality for ground and space-based astronomical, high-energy laser, and earth imaging applications.

Education Level

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
  • 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Work Experience

  • 2+ years of experience with CNC fabrication and testing, preferably in the area of Optics Fabrication
  • Prior experience with Mastercam or equivalent

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Familiarity with Mastercam.
  • Maintaining accurate notes and properly filling out process documentation and log sheets as records of work performed in optical processing areas.
  • Operate hoists, lifts, turnover equipment, and vacuum-lifters to load and unload medium to large (100mm to 3.4m diameter) optical materials (glass, ceramics, composites) and tools on and off processing equipment.
  • Participation in the developing, reviewing, and approving of Manufacturing Instructions and CNC programs for fabrication.
  • Programming, operating, and troubleshooting of computer-controlled fabrication machines (ex. 3-axis and Multi-axis CNC equipment).
  • Using measurement devices such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, etc.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Preferred Skills-

  • Able to write task procedures and processes under Engineering or Technician guidance.
  • Direct experience with Siemens 840D controller or HAAS CNC equipment.
  • Experience in optics processing and handling.
  • Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
  • Experience with glass handling.
  • Experience with Siemens 840D controller and HAAS equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and a general understanding of manufacturing and assembly techniques.
  • Understanding and application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) a plus.

Benefits/Perks

Health-

  • Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
  • A doctor’s service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and your parents

Family-

  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
  • Fertility treatment
  • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
  • Adoption assistance – $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
  • Pet insurance

Well-Being-

  • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
  • Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
  • Legal plan for you, your family, and your parents
  • Discount platform
  • 9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. employees

Employer’s Statement

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

To apply for this job please visit careers.l3harris.com.

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