Optics Inspection Machining Technician
LOCATION: CLEVELAND (OH, US)

 ABOUT US
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

 G&H offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for motivated and talented people to join a team of like-minded, highly skilled colleagues who want to grow and succeed with our company. Hiring talent to complement and grow our current teams’ skills and capabilities is a strategic priority to enable our plans for growth.

Our seven business locations in the United States and four UK-based businesses employ across a broad range of functions including engineering and process, manufacturing, product management, supply chain and customer services, quality assurance, continuous improvement, compliance and finance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The individual hired for this position will learn and become proficient in machining, handling, inspecting, and cleaning small optics. Optics machining technicians are responsible for operating optics finishing machines in a production environment and maintaining equipment. Handling, inspecting, cleaning, fixture loading, and spin-coating small optics. Optics inspection technicians are responsible for inspecting and coating small optics in a production environment. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Run CNC equipment

· Perform quality checks and adjust cutting parameters to obtain optimum machine performance

· Maintain equipment 

· Perform Product Inspections 

· Meet production schedules

· Process necessary production logs and tracking 

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment 

· Inspect optical surfaces according to Mil-Spec standards 

· Clean, handle, and load optical substrates into coating fixtures

· Use optical inspection equipment such as eye loupe and microscope 

· Assist with cleaning and inspection of optics in other departments as needed

· Mix coating solutions and deposit spin-coatings onto optics

· Work with others to meet production schedules

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· >2 years machining experience or equivalent technical training 

· Machine operation and maintenance 

· Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination 

· Highly motivated and able to work independently 

· Strong attention to detail 

· Ability to solve basic math problems 

· Ability to maintain precision tolerances 

· Use of measuring devices and inspection equipment 

· Optical inspection experience is a plus 

HOW TO APPLY

Resumes should be sent to cthomas@gandh.com with ‘OPTICS MACHINING TECHNICIAN’ in the subject line.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
 

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Please note that this position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R.  § 120.15).  Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for compliance purposes only.