Fabrication Technician
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Job overview
Excelitas Technologies is hiring a Fabrication Technician. Excelitas Technologies seeks a Fabrication Technician to perform optical fabrication processes such as beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and part inspection, utilizing basic mathematics and measurement tools while following work instructions and collaborating within a team.
Key focus areas include Perform basic shaping process steps on simple to medium‑difficult parts, Bevel parts using cup and straight line techniques, and Block multiple parts on the same block or wax block with appropriate tooling.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include Basic Mathematics, Collaboration, Reading Prints For Basic Dimensions, and Measuring Microscope (Z Scope). Preferred (not required): Beveling, Blocking, Edging, and Milling.
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Full job description
Location:
Boulder, CO, US, 80301
Job Function: Operations
Job Country: United States
Job City: Boulder
Job Type: Regular Full Time
ENABLE your future through light.
Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.
ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.
We are presently seeking a Fabrication Technician who will perform various optical fabrication processes, including but not limited to beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements.
Main responsibilities:
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Performs basic shaping process steps on simple to medium-difficult parts.
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Beveling - cup and straight line
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Blocking - standard (multiple parts on the same block), wax blocking, which includes the ability to choose the correct type of tooling
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Edging - standard edging tasks up to .001 tolerance
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Milling - standard milling tasks
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Sawing - KLE cut-off type operations
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Grinding - to include continuous and double-sided
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May assist with pouring the lap
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Inspects and cleans parts
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Basic reading and comprehension of work instructions and prints for basic dimensions
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Mathematics - Using basic mathematics to calculate.....
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Measurement skills include: calipers, drop gauges, micrometers, comparators, measuring microscope (Z scope), and spherometer.
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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Basic Math skills
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Teamwork - the ability to work effectively and contribute to a team
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No previous experience required, but preferred
Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.
This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas
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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!
Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/
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Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver
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