About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Manufacturing Technician, CNC Optics (Weekend Shift)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ref #</span>36800</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Toronto/Don Mills</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Manufacturing Technician- CNC Optics Manufacturing position is responsible for generating, polishing, and turning of optical components (precision lenses) using CNC Optics and Diamond Turning machines with 2, 3, 4, and NC axes equipment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Primary Responsibilities </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze and interpret complex mechanical and optical schematics, ensuring precise execution of assembly, integration and testing procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Execute- Grind, polish, edging, turning and troubleshooting of complex optical components following all established manufacturing processes and procedures in alignment with AS9100 standards</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Diagnose and troubleshoot spherical and Aspheric optical components, including but not limited to visible and IR optics, achieving surface form requirements (PV, RMS, AST), and inspection of optical components to drawing requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Investigate and resolve faults by collaborating with senior technicians and engineers, contributing to continuous product development and process improvement</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Effectively manage multiple priorities, manufacturing testing and measuring and troubleshooting tasks to meet critical project timelines and production goals</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Engage in cross-functional collaboration, work closely with Operation Engineers, production teams, and management to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensuring meticulous documentation, maintaining detailed records of maintenance, test results, troubleshooting efforts and implemented solutions. Including details PM on the manufacturing machines and tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in processes, recommending enhancements, and implementing best practices to optimize performance and workflow efficiency.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Desired Education and Experiences</strong> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 to 5 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">2-5 years of previous work experience in a optical vacuum coating discipline</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Previous work experience in an ISO 9000/ AS9100 and Lean Manufacturing environment is an asset</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles an asset, but not required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to safely handle delicate optical parts and on occasion lift 30 lbs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must be eligible for registering with Controlled Goods Program of Canada</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to effectively operate complicated equipment such as Coating chambers, Humidity chambers, CNC and associated equipment</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">*These roles will require full-time training on our day shifts for 1-3 months before moving to selected shift. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $25 to $27/hr </span></p>