Full-Time

Machinist

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics

51-200 employees

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

No salary listed

Broken Arrow, OK, USA

In Person

On-site facility in Broken Arrow, OK; night shift hours; relocation not stated.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
SAP Products
Oracle

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Requirements
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills to navigate business systems such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle or D365.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Understanding of machine operating and maintenance instructions.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office products.
  • Collaboration skills to work with other departments for problem-solving and implementing improvements.
  • Competence in arithmetic, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Capability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Effective multitasking capabilities, enabling efficient workflow management.
  • Perform Data entry ERP system for inventory transactions (job kitting) and clocking into job operations to record time on jobs.
  • Effective problem solving skills for equipment operation and product processing.
  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
  • Five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
  • Study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize products to determine the materials required and the machines to be used for part fabrication.
  • Select appropriate raw materials to ensure precision and quality.
  • Edit CNC programs to manufacture parts that meet drawing dimensions and tolerances.
  • Determine optimal feeds and speeds for producing high-quality parts.
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precise measuring instruments, such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometres.
  • Competently run single-piece flow through machining cells, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area while adhering to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Assure that all shipments are accurate, meeting specification requirements, and dispatched on schedule.
  • Proactively notify the appropriate supervisor of any arising problems, while developing effective work plans to keep all jobs on track.
  • Conduct meticulous checks and implement necessary corrections on all parts, exceeding customer expectations.
  • Accurately record data on pertinent lot cards or job traveller.
  • Working knowledge of OE procedures, Company handbook, and Safety policies.
  • Effective verbal communication skills exhibiting OE Values and Behaviors.

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dunedin, Florida

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Edmund Optics partnership expands global distribution since August 2025.
  • Halma acquisition in 2004 enables cross-selling in water treatment.
  • Miniaturization trend boosts IoT and remote sensing market capture.

What critics are saying

  • Chinese manufacturers commoditize miniature spectrometers, eroding moats.
  • Halma underinvests R&D versus PerkinElmer and Shimadzu focus.
  • International Light Technologies acquisition threatens operational autonomy.

What makes Ocean Optics unique

  • Ocean Optics released world's first miniature spectrometer in 1992.
  • Pioneered modular spectroscopy for portable environmental sensing.
  • Leads in high SNR Ocean SR series spectrometers since 2023.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
Ocean Optics
Aug 12th, 2025
Ocean Optics Partners with Edmund Optics for Global Distribution

ORLANDO, Fla. - (August 14, 2025) - Ocean Optics, a pioneer in modular spectroscopy and a trusted name in optical sensing, is proud to announce a new Supplier Partner relationship with Edmund Optics.

Ocean Optics
Jun 23rd, 2025
Ocean Optics Launches Bioz Tool

To further enhance visibility and engagement, Ocean Optics has also added a Bioz Homepage Banner, ensuring that visitors immediately discover the powerful citation management capabilities available on its website.

EIN News
Sep 8th, 2023
Ocean Insight Announces Richard Curran as New President

Ocean Insight announces Richard Curran as new president.

Ocean Insight
Jun 22nd, 2023
Women in Engineering Day 2023

Ocean Insight has been named the Best Place to Work in both Central Florida and New York state.

Ocean Insight
May 3rd, 2023
Press Release: New Ocean SR series

Orlando, Florida, USA (May 4, 2023) – Ocean Optics, a brand of Ocean Insight, introduces compact, versatile Ocean SR series spectrometers distinguished by their rapid spectral acquisition speed and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance.