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Tool and Laser Installation Technician
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What they do
A Photonics Technician is responsible for assembling, dismantling, installing, calibrating, testing, operating and repairing lasers. They also may perform alignment procedures, clean optics, integrate lasers with opto-mechanics parts, work on laser documentation and troubleshoot.
$69,100 / year median in the U.S.
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Tool and Laser Installation Technician AIT
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Summary:
The Tool and Laser Install Technician is responsible for operating laser tracker equipment and the completing day to day tool building project that meet quality standards and customers specifications.Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspects, tests, and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards, using measuring or testing equipment, or by visual examination. Determines methods and sequences of fabrication and assembly, performs final setup and assembly of components, details, and accessories; follows tools through to completion and sell-off. Demonstrates a complete understanding of the principles and use of applicable optical equipment and computer aided measuring equipment such as laser trackers. Fabricate, and prove optical and mechanical accessories to adapt and modify optical instruments and similar equipment used in building and checking major tooling. Constructs all types of major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges and related tooling. In-process inspection and final inspection of parts, sub-assemblies during manufacturing per customer requirements. Measures and marks reference lines and points on parts according to specifications, using templates, rules, or marking devices. Prepares, breakdown of jigs and fixtures, tool masters or master tooling gauges into components. Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary operations to performing work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances. Perform other duties as assigned.Education and Work Experience:
Associates degree or technical accreditation. Must have a minimum of three-years of experience working with laser trackers, model-based metrology, analyzing data, and report generation. Minimum of seven-years experience with laser trackers, model-based metrology, analyzing data, and report generation in lieu of education.Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:
This position may require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job. Recent experience of operating Faro, API, Leica laser trackers using preferably Verisurf or Spatial Analyser software is required. Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T; to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels. Discern how best to establish a reference system for the current task then apply it and install it both on and off the part. Collect geometric data via laser tracker through model-based software such as Verisurf. Provide analysis of collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining operations. Integrate process monitoring with the assembly process in locating details. Understand and apply the fabrication process and environmental effects on large structures such as, temperature swings, expansion, contraction and dissimilar material types. Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices. Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms. Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files. Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office). Respond and follow up to a customer's inquiry or problem in a timely and effective manner. Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions. Comfortable communicating and working with different levels of management, team members and customers.Work Conditions:
Environment Type:
Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.Exposure Types:
Cuts and/or burns Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil Noisy environment Intense bright light Metal shavingsWork Hours:
Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.Travel Requirements:
Remote- perform job responsibilities from customer work sites.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. AIT Safety- AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment. AIT Quality
- It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements.
- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Security Clearance Statement
- This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. ITAR Requirements
- To conform to U.
- AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT' s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance