Optical Instrument Technician - 94011
Core
Maintain, calibrate, and repair precision optical instruments and test equipment for aerospace manufacturing.
Role type
Optical Instrument Technician
Builds
Test fixtures, accessories, and optical assemblies for aircraft manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Precision optics
Required skills
CNC machine operation, optical equipment assembly and repair, mechanical fabrication, precision measurement, troubleshooting electronic systems, mathematical computations
Preferred skills
CAD for manufacturing, GD&T knowledge, prototype machinist skills, Mastercam proficiency, 3D visualization
Technologies
CNC lathes/mills, interferometers, collimators, Universal Test Machines, 3D measuring systems, Mastercam
Responsibilities
Inspect, set up, and repair electronic and optical units; Operate and maintain test equipment like voltmeters and interferometers; Clean delicate optical surfaces; Fabricate and test mechanical and optical assemblies; Use mathematical computations to calculate test parameters; Troubleshoot and modify computerized optical systems; Operate fabrication equipment like lathes and mills; Handle, align, and coat optical components; Maintain mechanical and electrical components of optical systems.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC