Optics Technician
Department: Flat Polishing/Shaping OR Spherical Polishing
Reports to: Department Supervisor
General Responsibilities Outline
- Learn to read and understand drawings and technical specifications related to glass production
- Operate mechanical and computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) machines to shape glass
- Learn to effectively use inspection equipment to verify the accuracy of parts produced
- Troubleshoot and solve problems that arise from the production process
- Document new or revised processes and/or procedures
- Cross-train to learn other tasks throughout the department
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or relevant vocational training and/or related work experience
- Mechanical ability
- Mathematics knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Effective communicator
- Self-motivated and driven
- Strong work ethic
- Preferred experience with: CNC machining; mechanics; automobile repair; maintenance; carpentry; or hands-on jobs/hobbies, such as sculpture
Company Profile
Since 1977 PFG Precision Optics has manufactured and coated a wide range of ultra-high precision optics for defense, medical, semiconductor, scientific, and test & measurement fields. Our skilled team of engineers and technicians utilize the latest equipment and
tooling to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs.
Company Benefits
PFG offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees, including: paid vacation, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, life insurance and AD&D, shortterm disability, simple IRA with company match, and fitness center reimbursements. There
is competitive pay, based on experience.
Quality Assurance Manager
About Our Company
PFG Precision Optics was founded in 1977, and is proudly located in Ocean Springs, MS. We manufacture custom lenses, prisms, beamsplitters, polarizers, and optical flats for use in your projects and devices. No matter our customers’ optics needs, our engineers and technicians can produce the right products for them. Learn more online at www.pfgoptics.com.
General Responsibilities Outline
- Coordinate, prioritize, and schedule jobs within the Inspection Dept. to best satisfy scheduled shipping dates and ensure that there is maximum throughput and minimum backlog of jobs to be inspected
- Manage calibration system for test and measurement equipment
- Oversee RMA internal and external actions
- Responsible for test glass and material slab certification
- Proactively assist production depts with preventive and corrective actions
- Establish and constantly evaluate inspection procedures for improvement
- Serve as company’s quality and ISO liaison, communicating with government inspectors and customers
- Educate, train, and develop inspectors to maximize their proficiency and knowledge of inspection techniques, as well as the optical fabrication process
- Educate, train, and develop internal auditors to conduct audits to check for nonconformities and suggestions for improvement
- Schedule and facilitate quarterly internal audits and annual external audits to ensure the company’s adherence to ISO standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (engineering degree, physics degree, or degree in science, mathematics, or related field) with preferred technical background
- Preferred experience with quality assurance or relevant field
- Preferred experience with ISO auditing
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook, etc.)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities and multiple deadlines
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Organized
- Analytical and effective problem solver
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
About Our Benefits
COVID-19 considerations
We are staying up-to-date and adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
Job Type: Full-time (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 30-Minute Lunch)
Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector
Department: Inspection
Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
General Responsibilities Outline
- Learn to read and understand technical drawings and industry standards related to glass production and inspection
- Learn proper cleaning and inspection techniques to check the surface quality of glass parts during the production process
- Learn to effectively use metrology equipment to check the dimensions of glass parts we make against their print
- Accurately keep records of the results obtained from the inspection process
- Cross-train to learn other tasks throughout the department
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or relevant vocational training and/or related work experience
- Good eyesight, including near vision and depth perception
- Ability to work in a low-light setting
- Ability to hold glass pieces of varying sizes for extended amounts of time to inspect quality
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Organized
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Self-motivated and driven
- Ability to multi-task
- Mathematics knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic
- Proficiency in the use of standard computer software preferred
Company Profile
Since 1977, PFG Precision Optics has manufactured and coated ultra-high precision optics installed in
various types of military and commercial equipment. Industries in which these optics are used include
military, test & measurement, semiconductor, imaging, medical and telecommunications.
Company Benefits
COVID-19 considerations
We are staying up-to-date and adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
Job Type: Full-time (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 30-Minute Lunch)
Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: VP Engineering
General Responsibilities Outline
- Assist in the development of new manufacturing processes and methods
- Increase efficiency of existing optics fabrication processes, to include documentation and training
- Investigate reasons for inefficiencies, determine a course of action, and present to Management
- Review new equipment for installation and operation. Write procedural manuals as necessary and train technicians on proper use and care.
- Assist department supervisor by lending expertise in engineering principles to ensure smooth operation of the department
- Train technicians on proper manufacturing processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, optical engineering), or equivalent relevant experience in optics manufacturing, as deemed by PFG Management
- Hands-on engineering experience on the production floor gained through work or internships (i.e. fabrication, troubleshooting, problem solving, machine operation and programming, working with and training technicians, etc.)
- Strong mechanical and technical ability
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Methodical, detail-oriented and organized
- Effective writer and oral communicator
- Ability to multi-task
- Production-minded
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
Company Profile
Since 1977, PFG Precision Optics has manufactured and coated ultra-high precision optics installed in
various types of military and commercial equipment. Industries in which these optics are used include
military, test & measurement, semiconductor, imaging, medical and telecommunications.
Company Benefits
Job Type: The hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch break daily.
Sales Coordinator and Material Purchasing
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acts as a liaison between the customer and PFG to provide the best service possible and ensure favorable impression.
- Recognizes and schedules priorities so time is utilized wisely and efficiently, ensuring completion of multiple responsibilities to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Coordinates quotes with sales engineers and Production.
- Coordinates all customer communication with sales engineers.
- Coordinates with sales, production, and technical personnel for ordering any raw materials or finished optics.
- Obtains quotes for any raw material or finished optics to ensure proper delivery times and pricing for customer quotes.
- Continuously strives to find and grow qualified material, tooling, finished optic or coating vendors.
- Continuously works to achieve fastest delivery times possible for any raw materials or finished optics.
- Tracks and monitors all material orders and deliveries to ensure vendors meet promised delivery dates.
- Facilitates scheduling of deliveries by sending weekly open order reports to all vendors asking for updates.
- Handles anything rejected and communicates with vendors and PFG accounting department to resolve any issues.
- Enters completed quotes and files electronically.
- Works with production control to obtain necessary material certifications and melt data.
- Sends out for laser damage test when needed from production control.
- Assists with entering customer orders and monitoring delivery schedules and changes.
- Confirms orders with customers after approval from production control or asks for revised purchase order (PO).
- Creates electronic files for all new orders.
- Sends out New Order email to production control notifying them of new orders and material ordered with promised delivery dates.
- Communicates with customers by sending out tracking numbers once parts ship.
- Compares incoming purchase orders and drawings with orders and verifies accuracy, communicates any changes to appropriate personnel, and distributes prints for document control.
- Maintains Sales Quote Database information by typing and emailing quotes and logging customer calls when relevant.
- Utilizes internet and government software to search for and quote government solicitations when necessary.
- Maintains an accurate timesheet.
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Keeps work area clean and organized.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.
Educational and Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor or Associates Degree or other experience management deems appropriate through interview process.
- Ability to use all standard office equipment including personal computers, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet.
- Have a methodical and detail-oriented approach to work by organizing and prioritizing.
- Able to interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to work of the company.
- Preferred experience in a production environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
About Our Benefits
COVID-19 considerations
We are staying up-to-date and adhering to COVID-19 precautions.
Job Type: Full-time (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 30-Minute Lunch)
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