RTX · 22 hours ago
Optical Fabrication Technician (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Optical Fabrication Technician for their Carlsbad, CA team, focused on precision optical assemblies and near-eye display systems for aerospace applications. The role involves operating CNC optical fabrication machinery, inspecting quality, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Operates and sets up CNC optical fabrication machinery
Properly loads and unloads optics from machines
Makes corrections and adjustments on machines to achieve compliant optical surfaces
Inspects the quality of performed work using inspection equipment such as test plates, calipers, micrometers, spherometers, profilometers and interferometers
Follows all safety protocols related to the process, machinery and materials being handled
Acquires and applies job skills and understands company policies and procedures to complete routine and assigned tasks
Is familiar with optical drawings
Normally receives little instructions on daily and routine tasks, follows established procedures
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Qualification
Required
Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Experience with optical fabrication, preferably working with glass
Experience with operating CNC machines
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
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$3.2MKey Investors
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2019-06-09Acquired
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