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Optical Manufacturing Technician in Ontario

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Optical Manufacturing Technician

OFF SHIFTS: B-Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm), C-Shift (11:00pm-7:30am)

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed


Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! We are seeking Optical Manufacturing Technicians at all skill levels. Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Optical Manufacturing Technician position is responsible for manufacturing precision optics and other optical components. Successful candidates undergo instruction and training to operate optics manufacturing and testing equipment such as multi-axis CNC machines, generating and polishing machines, applying knowledge of layout and tooling techniques and procedures, shop mathematics, and properties of optical and abrasive materials.

Through On the Job Training (OJT), optical manufacturing technicians will:

  • Read and interpret lens specifications from blue prints, drawings and work orders;
  • Set up and operate equipment, which may include: CNC and non-CNC generating equipment, grinding equipment, polishing equipment, centering equipment and inspection equipment to manufacture precision optics;
  • Mount work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction, or vacuum;
  • Select premixed compounds or mix grinding, polishing, and holding compounds according to formula;
  • Grind and polish optics to specifications;
  • Learn to operate Interferometers, coordinate measuring machines and other advanced testing equipment
  • Inspect in-process optics for conformance to specifications.

Advancement through the Optical Manufacturing Technician ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational training in manufacturing, carpentry, materials science, machining or similar strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Familiarity with computers to include but not limited to Microsoft Office
  • Proficient shop math skills, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, ratios, decimal arithmetic and percentages
  • Ability to follow directions and attention to detail
  • Capable of understanding and interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards
  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with good time management skills
  • Good mental dexterity and decision making
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving

Other Skills and Experience:

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings.
  • Hand-eye coordination and/or manual dexterity similar to those skills utilized in artistic, creative or musical activities are desirable.
  • Ability to collect and interpret data
  • Strong Multi-tasking skills
  • Initiative and mental concentration to learn new skills and techniques
  • AAS or AS . One or more years working in manufacturing is also desirable.

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
  • The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

  • This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
  • May involve the use of oils and solvents.
  • Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
  • May require area specific safety training
  • The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes
  • May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits:

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
  • Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, , , gender, , , , veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance: Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. or lawful permanent . (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US or lawful permanent of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.

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Optical Manufacturing Technician in Ontario

Ontario
Full time

Published on 11/26/2025

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