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Fabrication Technician

10 days ago by Excelitas Technologies
  • $20 to $24 Hourly
  • Boulder, CO, US
  • Full-time
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Fabrication Technician role at Excelitas Technologies, a global photonics and optical components leader, working onsite in Boulder to produce and inspect ultra-precision optical parts. You’ll run core optical fabrication steps (grinding, polishing, milling, beveling, curve generation) and use precision measurement tools to meet tight tolerances. Standout perk: benefits start on day 1, plus paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Key skills
Optical fabrication (grinding, polishing, beveling)Milling and sawing operationsBlocking (wax and standard multiple-part blocking)Edging to .001 toleranceCurve generationInspection and part cleaningReading work instructions and printsBasic mathematics for calculationsPrecision measurement (calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, comparators)Metrology tools (measuring microscope/Z scope, spherometer)
Pays $20.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience, which aligns with entry-level fabrication/production technician rates in Boulder, CO.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on precision manufacturing, can follow work instructions/prints, and work well as part of a team.
Why apply
  • Day 1 medical, dental, vision
  • 401K, PTO, holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Location


Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

Job Type: Regular Full Time

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are presently seeking a Fabrication Technician who will perform various optical fabrication processes, including but not limited to beveling, milling, blocking, grinding, polishing, curve generation, and inspection/measurements.

Main responsibilities:

  • Performs basic shaping process steps on simple to medium-difficult parts.
  • Beveling - cup and straight line
  • Blocking - standard (multiple parts on the same block), wax blocking, which includes the ability to choose the correct type of tooling
  • Edging - standard edging tasks up to .001 tolerance
  • Milling - standard milling tasks
  • Sawing - KLE cut-off type operations
  • Grinding - to include continuous and double-sided
  • May assist with pouring the lap
  • Inspects and cleans parts
  • Basic reading and comprehension of work instructions and prints for basic dimensions
  • Mathematics - Using basic mathematics to calculate.....
  • Measurement skills include: calipers, drop gauges, micrometers, comparators, measuring microscope (Z scope), and spherometer.

Requirements


  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Basic Math skills
  • Teamwork - the ability to work effectively and contribute to a team
  • No previous experience required

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coating,s and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

What We Offer

Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver

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Reference: 25765_526200085·Original posting
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