Employment Opportunities

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Inrad Optics is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to add to our manufacturing team. We are looking for someone who can set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain CNC machinery for the purposes of machining some of the best custom optics in the industry. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

Key responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance machining operations utilizing specialized machining equipment.
• Perform set ups, measure and inspect work and maintain machines. Includes use of calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
• Interpret and follow complex blueprints, operating instructions and optical criteria.
• Maintain product and machine logbooks detailing operating parameters, set ups and throughput.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot processes.
• Ensure equipment and tool maintenance needs are performed.
• Consult with manufacturing supervision to solve problems and improve efficiency.
• Maintain clean and orderly work station and area.
• Perform other manufacturing tasks in various department as assigned.

Key requirements

• Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks and checking for accuracy along the way
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 20-40 pounds
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• CNC certification or CNC Trade School, a major plus
• Prototyping experience a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
• Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

• ANNUAL BONUS & SIGN ON BONUS!
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Paid Time Off available on day one (pro-rated for new hires)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on day one
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA/FSA
• EAP
• 401(k) & company match

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***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. We are looking for someone with the hands-on skills to machine our precision custom optics. If you are focused, with a keen attention to detail, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career-building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

Day and evening shifts are available. Evening shift offers a shift differential!

Day shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Evening shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Key responsibilities

• Cleaning, handling and packaging of optical components.
• Handling of various materials related to manufacturing of precision optics.
• Operation of optical polishing, grinding, milling and generating machines.
• Use of various instruments and measurement gauges.
• Read, understand and follow optical blueprints and ensure conformity to blueprint specifications and the work order traveler.
• Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
• Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.
• Clean, assemble, cure and test complex optical assemblies and components to customer specifications.
• In conjunction with engineering assist in development and use of optical and mechanical fixtures. Test and qualify fixtures.
• Set up all jobs including materials, fixtures, instruments and measuring devices.
• Final test assemblies to assure tolerances are met.
• Identify and repair assemblies that do not meet tolerances.
• Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.
• Maintain required operation documentation & records.

Key requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; additional optical training preferred.
• Technical or mechanical background preferred, but not required
• Experience in precision small component assembly, preferably in an optical job shop environment, preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of optical measurement and test equipment & procedures, preferred but not required
• Ability to read & interpret complex optical prints & drawings
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail, thorough in completing work tasks
• Problem solving skills
• Hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
• Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Flexible PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k matching

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Description

***NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE FOR $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Inrad Optics is seeking self-motivated individuals to add to our growing team of Optical Technicians. In this position, you will set up, operate, and maintain various spindle polishing machines to perform precision beveling, grinding, lapping and polishing of optical materials to close tolerances. If you are focused and enjoy creating things, then you may be an excellent candidate for one of our career building positions manufacturing precision optics for medical, defense and space applications.

• Available Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm, plus shift differential

Key responsibilities

• Read, understand and follow optical blueprints.
• Ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
• Hand grind and spindle grind optical glass, quartz and infrared optical material and ensure conformity to work order traveler and blueprint specifications.
• Set up and operate optical spindle machines to polish various optical components, including windows, prisms, and lenses. Typical materials consist of optical glass, quartz, zinc selenide, silicon and germanium.
• Able to run at least 4 machines simultaneously
• Knowledge of measuring optical dimensions and angles using various inspection equipment, including autocollimator, micrometer, dial and or digital indicator, caliper and Zygo interferometer.
• Maintain and clean all machinery and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area on a daily basis.
• Fill out required W/O travelers, time sheets and other procedural documents.

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related optical shop experience in grinding and polishing of optical materials using both hand and mechanical methods.
• High school degree or equivalent
• Technical knowledge - demonstrates a designated level of technical skill or knowledge in a specific technical area(s) and ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Attention to detail – ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.
• Coordination - ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, to perform routine tasks and to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks.
• Problem solving - ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident as we are a United States controlled information facility
• Candidates must complete a basic skills assessment

Benefits

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Flexible PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k matching

Please send your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..