Optics Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Precision Optics Technician

Job Code: 46762

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8, Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week Mon-Fri

Job Description:

L3Harris’s Optics department in Rochester, NY, is seeking a dedicated Optics Manufacturing Technician to support the production of top-tier optical components for advanced astronomical, high energy laser, and earth imaging applications. You will work closely with engineers, operate precise optical equipment, and inspect components to ensure exceptional quality. Join a team of innovators in precision optics and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for optical technology, apply now to advance your career with us in this exciting and dynamic field.

This position is located in New York: L3Harris in New York

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate qualified grinding, polishing, and related equipment.
• Make approved process adjustments and escalate conditions outside defined limits.
• Troubleshoot common issues involving vibration, tooling, pads, coolant/slurry, fixtures, and edge damage.
• Complete first-piece and in-process inspections using required measurement equipment.
• Monitor quality trends and stop or hold work when safety or part quality is at risk.
• Record setup information, inspection results, process changes, and production data accurately.
• Support engineering trials, process improvements, containment, and root-cause activities.
• Safely handle and move fragile, high-value optical components using approved equipment and methods.
• Provide informal guidance to less-experienced technicians and follow all safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Own area equipment Total Productive Maintenance guidelines for manufacturing equipment and ensure calibration status is current.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with multiple types of optical fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of wheel dressing, pad conditioning, and their effects on part shape and surface quality.
• Experience with specialized fixtures, lifting equipment, or rigging.
• Experience supporting improvements to quality, cycle time, yield, or repeatability.
• Experience in a quality system environment (e.g., documented processes, sign-offs, traceability)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $54,500 - $101,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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