Machinist II (Optical Manufacturing) -2nd Shift at Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC in Danbury, Connecticut

Job Description:

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference.  For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe.  We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights, and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Machinist II (Optical Manufacturing).

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Grind, polish, and figure various optical materials to specified tolerances based on manufacturing instructions.


• Across multiple short-term projects, operate machines and conduct hand operations on optical surfaces with light supervision.


• Read and interpret technical drawings and technical work instructions to aid in machining and processing of optical materials.


• In concert with engineering and other Optical Manufacturing Technicians, actively monitor process controls and instructions.


• Assist in maintaining productivity and efficiency and meeting scheduled delivery dates through internal departmental communication and occasional external reporting.


• Work with other technicians to develop basic machining and manufacturing skills along with developing an area of specialization.


• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.


• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness of the work area.


• Support Quality Calibration to maintain compliance.


• Other duties as required.

Education Requirements: 

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  


• Basic computer skills including usage of Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Basic knowledge of optical materials.


• Ability to perform problem solving tasks.


• Strong math aptitude including knowledge of trigonometry and geometry.


• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed including in areas of CNC machine operation to delicate hand polishing.


• Willingness to work in a lab environment.


• Knowledgeable of 2 of the following operations/machines:

• Optics Protection


• Scratch-Dig Surface Inspection


• Hand Figure Correction


• Beveling


• Continuous Polishing


• Edge Polishing


• Metrology


• Flat Blocking


• Deterministic Polishing


• Spindle Grinding and Polishing


• Optical CNCs

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Standing long periods of time (1-2 hours)


• Working with chemicals and solvents


• Working in a noisy environment requiring PPE


• Occasional lifting of up to 25Lbs.


• Working in an environment requiring temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

In compliance with company policy, all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment and must provide proof of full vaccination.  Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) prior to beginning employment.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen, the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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