Assembly Technician III

SUMMARY:

The role of Assembly Technician III utilizes a moderate level of skill to assemble intricate optical-mechanical and optical-electronic assemblies using high precision instruments and alignment software.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assembly of complex optical-mechanical and optical-electronic assemblies.
• Knowledgeable on reading complex optical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Voice improvements and issues affecting productivity of the team (rework, supplies, equipment, etc)
• Assist other assembly technicians with jobs in process on technical issues.
• Experience use of Excel to record data into build sheets for engineering recomp, or other data recordings.
• Where required:
  * Ability to use alignment station and software to assemble complete systems with precision decenters and TIR’s.
  * Ability to perform repeatable precision measurements using height stand and drop indicator for elements and air spaces.
  * Ability to cement doublets and triplets using Opti-Alignment station and Trioptics Cementing Station.
  * Interpret complex BOM hierarchy
  * Splice fiber and route intricate cable
  * Mark-up drawings to document drawing errors or key changes in process and submit to manager for Engineering Change.
  * Ability to assess that elements being installed meet drawing specifications for surface quality per mil-spec and ISO standards.
  * Recognize and recommend the need to make/modify tooling or fixtures to improve accuracy or efficiency

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of experience in Optics / Opto-mechanical/Opto-Electronic Assembly.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to read/write in English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with all team members in the department and the company-wide
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.