OPTICS CAREERS
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OPTICS CAREERS
We are always looking for exceptional individuals who are smart, self-motivated and career-oriented.
If you are currently working in the optics industry, if you have experience in a similar high technology manufacturing industry, or simply interested in optics careers, please contact us.
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Job Opening Summary
Position: Human Resources Manager
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: President
General Responsibilities Outline
- Responsible for managing and facilitating the recruitment process, including but not limited to: posting positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, setting up interviews, pre-employment testing and drug screenings, and making job offers.
- Manages the onboarding process for new hires by ensuring they are set up in their respective departments, conducting orientation, and doing monthly follow-ups.
- In conjunction with Office Manager, administers company benefits in accordance with guidelines. Maintains knowledge of benefits to assist employees with questions or concerns.
- Assists department leaders with employee management, including but not limited to: training coordination, coaching and disciplinary actions.
- Administers performance evaluation program.
- Manages employee exit administration in coordination with Office Manager, which may include responding to the MS Dept of Employment Security regarding unemployment claims.
- Creates, organizes, and maintains confidential files on applicants and current and former employees.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all state and federal laws related to human resource matters and ensures compliance thereof through employee handbook policy administration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field.
- At least five years of human resource management experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Methodical, detail-oriented and organized
- Self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Team-player and adaptable to changing priorities
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
PFG offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, fitness center reimbursements, paid holidays and paid vacation.
Job Opening Summary
Position: Coating Technician
Department: Coat
Reports to: Coat Department Work Leader
General Responsibilities Outline
- Learn and apply requirements for working in a Class 1000 clean room.
- Apply thin film coatings to manufactured optical components using a vacuum deposition process.
- Effectively operate coating chambers and do general preventative maintenance, as needed.
- Learn to effectively use scientific equipment to verify the coating parameters are met.
- Accurately keep records of coating runs that take place and document any changes to processes.
- Effectively troubleshoot coating issues that arise.
- Ability to focus for long periods of time on one task, without it affecting reasoning and judgment.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in a science (Chemistry or Physics preferred) or math field, or two years community college, technical/trade school, Vacuum Technology, Electronics, or Military technical schooling with relevant electrical and mechanical background – OR – relevant work experience equivalent to the education/training requested
- Hands-on work experience and/or hobbies
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Analytical thinker
- Organized
- Ability to multi-task
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Self-motivated and driven
- Strong work ethic
- Mathematics knowledge and background
- Mechanical ability
- Production-minded
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
PFG offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, fitness center reimbursements, paid holidays and paid vacation.
Job Opening Summary
Position: Production Control Coordinator
Department: Production Control
Reports to: Production Manager
General Responsibilities Outline
- With an in-depth understanding of the optics production process, apply the most efficient methods for scheduling on-time production
- Maintain 95% on-time delivery
- Work with all production departments to coordinate and manage job progress. Communicate status updates to the Production Manager and/or Sales Dept.
- Constantly push to provide shorter delivery times
- Coordinate with department leaders and engineers to ensure timely completion of job quotations and return of information to the Sales Dept.
- Work with department leaders and engineers to correct production problems and adjust the schedule accordingly to meet budgetary and time constraints
- Manage in-house material inventory and work with the Sales Dept. to keep the proper amount of material on-hand for production needs
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of inventory and associated reports
- Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving Clerk to ensure efficient and timely flow of products being shipped out and inventory being taken in
- Lead weekly production meeting and actively participate in departmental continuous improvement meetings
- Cross-train to learn other tasks throughout the plant, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in emphasis in math or engineering, or alternatively, at least five years of production scheduling experience
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Organized with ability to multi-task
- Effective written and oral communicator
- Self-motivated and driven
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions
- Knowledge of basic machinery and mechanical drawings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Preferred: Experience in production environment
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, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, and fitness center reimbursements.
Job Opening Summary
Position: 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
- 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
- Smart, methodical, and analytical
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Effective writer and oral communicator
- Ability to multi-task
- Production-minded
- Career-centric
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
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, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, and fitness center reimbursements.
Job Opening Summary
Position: 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 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
PFG offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees, including: medical and dental insurance, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, simple IRA with company match, fitness center reimbursements, paid holidays and paid vacation.
