CNC Technician, Optical Polishing or Optical Manufacturing Job Number: 358945 Category: Engineering Technician Description: Job Title: CNC Technician, Optical Polishing or Optical Manufacturing Location: Richardson, TX Zip Code: 75080 Start Date: Right Away Pay Rate: $27.74/hr. Contract: 12 months Start date: Right away Keywords: #RichardsonJobs; #CNCTechnicianjobs; We are currently recruiting for two distinct CNC Technician roles. Below are the detailed job descriptions and the differences between the two positions. Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift (indicate shift preference on their resume header) Job Description: Job 1: CNC Technician, Optical Polishing Manufacture precision optics and optical components. Read and interpret optical component drawings/specs including GD&T. Interpret interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data. Independently set up and operate polishing equipment, lathes, fly-cutters, and other manual/CNC machines. Perform bi-weekly maintenance on polishing machines. Use advanced testing equipment such as interferometers and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and technicians. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Job requires standing 80-90%, walking 10-20%, bending 20%, lifting< 15 lbs. Required Skills: Attention to detail and ability to follow directions. Hands-on mechanical skills: disassembling/reassembling components, diagnosing issues. Strong geometry and trigonometry skills. Ability to work any shift, including compressed schedules. Multi-tasking skills to run multiple machines in a cell. Dexterity to handle delicate optical components. Desired Skills: Two-year technical degree preferred. Experience with surface quality standards and inspection. Machine maintenance experience. Optical metrology experience. Summary of Key Differences Between Roles Shifts: 1st Shift Only Equipment Maintenance Optical Polishing: 1st Shift Optical Polishing: Perform bi-weekly maintenance on polishing machines. Optical Polishing: Polishing and finishing optical components. Optical Polishing: Mechanical hands-on repair and maintenance. Optical Polishing: Optical metrology and machine maintenance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job Description: Job 2: CNC Technician, Optical Manufacturing (Cutting) Manufacture precision optics and optical components. Read and interpret optical drawings/specs including GD&T. Interpret interferograms, CMM reports, and other metrology data. Independently set up and operate lathes, fly-cutters, polishing equipment, and other manual/CNC machines. Use interferometers and CMMs to inspect parts for quality. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and technicians. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Job requires standing 80-90%, walking 10-20%, bending 20%, lifting< 15 lbs. Required Skills: Attention to detail and ability to follow directions. Strong geometry and trigonometry skills. Ability to work any shift including compressed schedules. Multi-tasking skills for managing multiple machines. Dexterity handling delicate optical components. Desired Skills: Two-year technical degree preferred. Basic knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, and feeds. Experience measuring ultra-precision components. Experience setting up and cutting freeform optical components. CNC G-Code programming experience. Experience with Calypso or DIFFSYS programming. Experience with surface quality standards and inspection methods. Summary of Key Differences Between Roles Shifts: Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): No specified maintenance responsibility Technical Focus, Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): Cutting and machining optical components Required Technical Skills. Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): CNC programming and cutting tool knowledge Experience Desired. Optical Manufacturing (Cutting): Freeform cutting, G-Code programming, Calypso/DIFFSYS experience. Working Hours: 1st Shift is typically 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 2nd Shift is typically 2:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws." Location: Richardson , TX Minimum Experience (yrs): Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=358945) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart