Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) · 12 hours ago
Diamond Turning Technician
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expIntegrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is an international recruiting and staffing firm, and they are seeking a highly skilled Diamond Turning Technician. This role involves operating single point diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of optical components and requires collaboration with engineering support to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Windows
Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry
Optical fabrication experience is preferred
CNC lathe experience is preferred
Perform mechanical inspections using micrometers, optical comparators, dial indicators, and drop gauges to ensure components meet specifications with diameter, sag, and center thickness
Ability to read and interpret complex prints to determine tolerances and specifications
Operate and maintain diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of infrared optical lenses and metal mirrors
Ability to adjust, understand programming, set-up, and operate state-of-the-art lathe equipment
Understands the effect of feed rate, depth of cut, spindle speeds and their effect on quality with different materials
Knowledge with DiffSys tool path software or similar
Familiar with G&M code, modification of tool path, and use call programs as needed
Responsible for cleaning and visually inspecting diamond-turned optical components, ensuring compliance with ISO and MIL standards for surface quality and dimensional accuracy
Inspects, maintains, and handles single-point diamond tools, knowledgeable in tool features, application, and proper use
Optical metrology skills including calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers (e.g., Form Talysurf) for form error and surface roughness inspection of lenses and mirrors
Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills
Can collaborate with peers and engineering to drive effective solutions to process issues
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Windows
Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry
Perform mechanical inspections using micrometers, optical comparators, dial indicators, and drop gauges to ensure components meet specifications with diameter, sag, and center thickness
Ability to read and interpret complex prints to determine tolerances and specifications
Operate and maintain diamond turning equipment for the precision manufacturing of infrared optical lenses and metal mirrors
Ability to adjust, understand programming, set-up, and operate state-of-the-art lathe equipment
Understands the effect of feed rate, depth of cut, spindle speeds and their effect on quality with different materials
Responsible for cleaning and visually inspecting diamond-turned optical components, ensuring compliance with ISO and MIL standards for surface quality and dimensional accuracy
Inspects, maintains, and handles single-point diamond tools, knowledgeable in tool features, application, and proper use
Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills
Can collaborate with peers and engineering to drive effective solutions to process issues
This position requires the use of information, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Diamond Turning: 7 years (Required)
Preferred
Optical fabrication experience is preferred
CNC lathe experience is preferred
High School Diploma or GED with 2-year technical degree preferred
7+ year's optics diamond turning or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge with DiffSys tool path software or similar
Familiar with G&M code, modification of tool path, and use call programs as needed
Optical metrology skills including calibration and operation of interferometers and surface profilometers (e.g., Form Talysurf) for form error and surface roughness inspection of lenses and mirrors
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)
Integrated Talent Strategies is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in job posting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase