Optics Fabrication Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSPECTOR

JOB TITLE:

Inspector

DEPARTMENT

Inspection

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Inspects manufactured products using metrology equipment to ensure specifications are met mechanically, optically, and cosmetically. Completes all required documentation associated with the product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns to reads specifications from prints.
• Completes work assignments from written documentation and/or prints, as well as, verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates a wide variety of metrology equipment, e.g., interferometer, autocollimator, and micrometer.
• Performs inspection on incoming purchased optical blanks and jobs partially processed by third parties.
• Inspects product for required dimensions, optical specifications, and surface quality, and marks non-conforming product.
• Learns and applies required Mil-Specs.
• Perform environmental tests according to Mil-Spec or customer requirements on coated product.
• Provides first article inspection for manufacturing upon request.
• Records results on all associated paperwork.
• Prepares documents required to ship with the product.
• Provides feedback to manufacturing personnel to assist in understanding how to better inspect part defects, understand cause of defects, and to assist in understanding type of defects.
• Reviews customer returns.
• Reports unusual conditions or high fallout to QA Manager.
• Learns and uses cleaning techniques for proper inspection.
• Learns and uses proper glass handling techniques.
• Documents new or revised process and procedures.
• Maintains all equipment.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains an accurate time sheet.
• Creates accurate and legible move tickets.
• Interfaces with other departments and external customers on quality issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.

EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent, or other experience management deems appropriate.
• Exceed median total scores on pre-employment personality and aptitude test.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Have a methodical and detail-oriented approach to work by organizing and prioritizing.
• Able to interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to work of the company.
• Communicate effectively (both oral and written), relay instructions and information clearly, provide feedback when appropriate to ensure instructions are understood clearly.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner.
• Work well with time and production restrictions.
• Learn to use and interpret standard metrology equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Preferred experience in a production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and tenacious.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions.
• Knowledge of basic machinery and mechanical measuring devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.

Revised 06/10/2011 PHYSICAL

DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to work in low lighting conditions.
• The employee will use acetone, a variety of adhesives, paints, thinners, alcohol, and polishing compound.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. alone or 100 lbs. with assistance.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.