Diamond Turning Technician

at  Reynard Corporation

DIAMOND TURNING MACHINE TECHNICIAN

Reynard Corporation, a manufacturer of thin film coated optical products for a variety of markets including Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Imaging, Automotive, and general R&D, has an immediate opening for a Diamond Turning Technician.
The candidate should possess a good understanding of mechanics, mathematics as well as production and manufacturing fundamentals. Preferred background is in optical fabrication manufacturing utilizing CNC based machines, however candidates with strong electrical/mechanical backgrounds will be considered and receive needed training if hired.
1st shift position available (possible split shift/2nd shift in future)

1.0 **Basic Function

• The basic function of the Diamond Turning Technician is to set up, program and operate Diamond Turning machines to produce spherical and aspheric optical components.

2.0 **Requirements:

• US Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 (Citizen, Permanent Resident)
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Good communication skills with fluency in compositional and conversational English
• One or more years of experience with CNC programming and operation preferred
• Exposure to chemicals, solvents and oils
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry at least 20lbs
• Use of safety glasses and gloves/PPE
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

3.0 **Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of operation of diamond point turning machines and/or CNC Machines and metrology equipment (microscope, interferometer, contact and non-contact profilometer)
• Knowledge of programming, operating and troubleshooting diamond point turning machines and/or CNC Machines
• Knowledge of working in a cleanroom environment
• Read and interpret drawings and requirements from custom specifications
• Perform mathematical functions for corrections in 3-dimentional space using formulas, conversions, and ratios
• Critical thinking and resolves issues
• Knowledge of conventional optical fabrication manufacturing
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read schematics/drawings and follow procedures
• Ability to multitask
• Works effectively without direct supervision

4.0 **Reporting Relationships:

• The D.T. Technician reports directly to the department Manager.
• The D.T. Technician has no direct reports.

5.0 **Authority:

• Make decisions that are in agreement to, and in support of, the Reynard Corporation Quality Management System.
• Suggest and recommend new and/or improved department operating policies and procedures

6.0 **Responsibilities:

• Set up, programming, and operation of Diamond Turning machines to produce spherical and aspheric optical components
• Preparing and cleaning of optical components
• Use DIFFSYS software, or equivalent tool-path software
• Adjust machine performance to achieve optimal functionality and processing
• Measure complex parts using optical metrology equipment to determine compliance, including profilometers and interferometers with the use of CGH’s
• Maintain functionality of Diamond Turning machines, keeping a well-organized and clean work center
• Works within an ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Performs other duties as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Willing to work weekends as necessary
· Willing to work extended hours occasionally
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• CNC programming and operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing environment: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Clemente, CA 92673 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Set up, programming, and operation of Diamond Turning machines to produce spherical and aspheric optical components
• Preparing and cleaning of optical components
• Use DIFFSYS software, or equivalent tool-path software
• Adjust machine performance to achieve optimal functionality and processing
• Measure complex parts using optical metrology equipment to determine compliance, including profilometers and interferometers with the use of CGH’s
• Maintain functionality of Diamond Turning machines, keeping a well-organized and clean work center
• Works within an ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Performs other duties as assigne