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This position is responsible for prepping part to be ground and polished with CNC equipment as well operating the CNC equipment. Essential Job Functions   include the following, but are not limited to: Perform basic CNC operation including grinding, polishing, surfacing, cleaning and inspection Make adjustments to established CNC programs with minimal supervision Select and adjust tooling changes as needed with minimal supervision Read and understand spec sheets, blue prints, work orders and work instructions Perform visual inspections of optics for defects related to fabrication. Perform optical tests including interferometry and profilometer tests to determine optical quality Perform cleaning operations to keep work area machinery maintained Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Keeps supervisor apprised of unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect production.   Qualifications...

The position is responsible for the fabrication of precision optical components using established procedures and processes. Items include but are not limited to, Prisms, Lenses, Windows, Mirrors etc. made from specialty glasses and/or crystals. This position is also responsible for training of other optics manufacturing technicians. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.   Essential Job Functions   include the following, but are not limited to: Cleaning, handling, and packaging of precision optical components. Inspects all work before passing on to the next operations and/or to inventory using advanced metrology tools like interferometers, autocollimators, and test plates. Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Proficient in MIL-PRF-13830B manufacturing standards. Works with supervisor to alleviate issues that would...

Thorlabs, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the photonics industry, is currently seeking applications from highly motivated individuals to create effective presentations that inform and educate the photonics community about Thorlabs’ new products and their applications. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in physics, optics, lasers, or a closely related field and have significant hands-on laboratory experience. Within this role in our NPI Marketing Department, you will join a team of highly motivated individuals who have built an industry-leading online resource for our customers and participate in ensuring that new product presentations continue to provide the same depth of layered details to assist with buying decisions. In support of that mission, the successful candidate should be highly familiar with a wide range of photonics equipment and be able to see linkages between Thorlabs’ product lines. In addition to extensive laboratory experience, the candidate...

Responsible for set-up and operation of CNC machines in compliance with inch and metric drawing specifications. Possess the ability operating and performing set ups on both vertical and horizontal milling machines. Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of all measuring tools and devices used in inspection of all components. Works under general supervision. Although the location of the position is in Sterling, VA, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functions   include the following, but are not limited to: Performs set ups on both Vertical and Horizontal CNC Milling Machines (3 & 4 axis). Experience with Okuma, Mazak and Fanuc controls. Understanding of manual programming (G codes/M codes). Familiar with the operation of DNC systems. Machines and/or fabricating precision tools and fixturing to tight tolerances and complex geometries based on specifications. Solid...