Optics careers

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

 

Department: Inspection

Accountability: Reports to the Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Through participation in the ISO Committee, the Process Improvement Committee, and Production Meetings, as well as supervision of the Inspection Department, responsible for ensuring the Company’s high level of product quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively assists production departments with preventive and corrective actions needed on production processes.
• Prepares for and actively participates in ISO Committee meetings.
• Prepares for and actively participates in departmental continuous improvement meetings.
• Prepares for and actively participates in Production meetings.
• Establishes, and constantly evaluates for improvement, necessary inspection procedures within the Inspection Department to ensure the customer’s quality specifications are met.
• Coordinates, prioritizes, and schedules jobs within the Inspection Department to best satisfy scheduled shipping dates.
• Maximizes throughput and minimizes backlog of jobs to be inspected.
• Educates, trains, and develops inspectors to maximize their proficiency and knowledge of inspection techniques as well as “cause and effect” in optical fabrication.
• Recommends procurement of and top maintenance of test and measurement equipment to facilitate accurate and efficient inspection of parts.
• Responsible for ensuring there is a well organized and well maintained system of calibration for all test and measurement equipment.
• Reviews RMA’s and promptly takes necessary internal and external actions.
• Reviews prints to maintain accurate and complete job folders.
• Certifies test glasses and material slabs.
• Reviews and takes necessary action on customer surveys.
• Liaison to government inspectors.
• Implements and follows the Company’s safety program.
• Keeps management and employees informed of Department activities.
• Determines required staffing and coordinates with the Human Resources Manager.
• Determines equipment requirements and coordinate with the VP of Engineering.
• Maintains and organizes department tooling and supplies.
• Maintains clean department.
• Attends production and other meetings as required.
• Coordinates production with the Operations Manager, the Production Control Coordinator, and other supervisors.
• Strives to constantly expand overall department capability with machinery, processes, and worker development.
• Schedules workers efficiently and monitors productivity monthly.
• Sets and attains annual goals for production throughput per employee.
• Trains and cross-trains employees.
• Conducts formal annual employee performance reviews.
• Strives to constantly expand employee capability.
• Understands and utilizes PFG Programs.
• Troubleshoots problem jobs and seeks assistance from VP of Engineering for prompt resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.

Education and skill Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, 3-5 years of inspection experience within a manufacturing company, or other experience Management deems appropriate.
• Exceed median total scores on pre-employment personality and aptitude test.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively (both oral and written), relay instructions and information clearly, provide feedback when appropriate to ensure instructions are understood clearly.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner.
• Work well with time and production restrictions.
• Learn to use and interpret standard metrology equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Preferred experience in a production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and tenacious.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions.
• Knowledge of basic machinery and mechanical measuring devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to work in low lighting conditions.
• The employee will use acetone, a variety of adhesives, paints, thinners, alcohol, and polishing compound.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. alone or 100 lbs. with assistance.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from minimal to loud.