Diamond Turning Technician IV

Under minimum supervision and utilizing own experience and knowledge of diamond turning processes, sets up and runs 2-axis diamond turning machines.

Works on volume production and specialty runs which are highly complex or involve the production of prototypes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Accurately program and operate Diamond Turning machines, including Nanoform 200/250/700 aspheric generator machine.


* Learn to use other advanced precision machinery as time permits, including Form Talysurf, White Light Interferometry, Interferometers, and CMM's


* Identify surface quality of various materials such as Aluminum, Zinc, Germanium, and Silicon.


* Clean parts using acetone and other cleaning chemicals.


* Read from blueprints to determine requirement of part.


* Use measuring and inspection devices to measure and inspect parts for compliance to manufacturing tolerances.


* Provide inspection data electronically or hand-written as required.

Education & Experience


* High school or GED, and completion of CNC Programming Trade school or relevant course work preferred.


* Demonstrated ability to operate all department machinery with over 6 years directly related training and/or experience.


* Experience with Optical Manufacturing and handling a plus


* Experience with support metrology (CMM, Interferometry, Talysurf) a plus


* Basic computer skills with understanding of G-Codes and M-Codes

Skills


* Mathematical Skills
+ Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angle and volume.
+ Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


* Language Skills
+ Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


* Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
+ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
+ Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
+ Knowledge and skill in applying mechanical and standardized analytical and evaluative methods, techniques, procedures and/or policies which relate to diamond turning processes.

Working Conditions


* Noise level - Usually moderate


* Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts


* Work in areas with fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals


* Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Physical Requirements


* Standing.

Particularly for sustained periods of time.


* Reaching.

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.


* Working with Hand / Fingers.

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.


* Repetitive motion.

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers repeatedly.


* Lifting.

Raising objects from a lower to a high...