Asphere Cell Operator

This is an afternoon shift with shift differential.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Production / Machining


* Generate optics to the required specifications for final polishing.


* Polish and MRF optics to meet all required specifications as shown on the drawing.


* All optics must be handled in proper manner as to prevent damage to the parts.


* Understand and utilize the correct machine setup, selection of tools, and CNC program adjustment in order to produce the required optic.


* Responsible for controlling and verifying critical dimensions of finished components (i.e.

center thickness, wedge, surface figure, surface finish, roughness, etc).

Must be knowledgeable in the metrology for measuring plano, spherical and aspheric optics.

Parts are routinely measured and documented to guarantee that all parts produced meet specification.


* Responsible for cleaning and inspecting optics to the customer's requirements.


* Process notes are maintained in a log book in order to record key manufacturing parameters and issues.


* Log book notes and verbal communication between shifts is detailed and accurate.


* Production activities are wanded accurately.

Quality documentation is completed as required and machine maintenance and incident reports are completed when necessary.

The operator must be able to work independently to solve minor problems.

Where appropriate the nature and solution to the problem should be reported to the supervisor

Housekeeping / Maintenance


* All areas are maintained in an organized and tidy manner.


* Ensure all equipment is maintained based on a daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedule.


* Maintenance requirements and machine or utility anomalies are reported promptly to engineering and maintenance.

Teamwork / Management Support


* Promote a positive attitude within the workplace consistent with company and departmental goals.


* Encourage, promote and enforce all safety standards and procedures.


* Production details must be communicated effectively to eliminate problems at shift changeovers.

Management to be notified of any personnel, production, machine or utility problems.

Special Activities


* Complete special activities, development projects or tasks as requested by supervisor or shift lead.

Education & Experience


* High School Graduate or equivalent


* Competent at shop math and algebra skills

Skills


* Good mechanical problem solving skills


* Well developed communication and organizational skills


* Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks


* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to adjust to daily work requirements


* Knowledgeable at reading drawings


* Must be both team-oriented and self-motivated


* Must be proficient in the manufacture and metrology of fused silica optics.

Including, but not limited to plano, spherical, and aspheric lenses

Working Conditions


* Laboratory environment...