Optical Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an Optical Technician to join their team in Freeport, PA. The successful candidate will operate various machines to make and measure optical components for thermal imaging cameras and other military products. The role requires strong technical skills and experience with machining and optical manufacturing.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work 1st shift hours during training and then transition to 2nd or 3rd shift hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Machining experience strongly preferred.
• Optical manufacturing experience a plus/preferred.
• Experience using basic shop tools such as calipers, micrometers, drop gauges preferred.
• Experience performing visual inspections of small parts for defects strongly preferred.
• Experience handling delicate parts/pieces throughout a manufacturing process strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills. Able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Able to grip, grasp, and work with hands on products repetitively.
• Able to follow direction and coaching from others.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.