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title: Senior Optics Technician at Vertex Optics in Victor, NY
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| **Company** | Vertex Optics |
| **Location** | Victor, NY |
| **Salary** | $25/hr - $35/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |
## Description

**Vertex Optics is more than just a company-and this is more than just another job!**

At Vertex Optics, every team member plays an important role in our success. The work you do matters, and your contributions make a difference. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the **2024 Best Companies to Work for in New York!**

Join a team where your skills, ideas, and dedication are valued, and where you have the opportunity to grow and make an impact.

**Senior Optics Technician**

**Reports to:** Production Manager

**Job Summary:** Fabricate prototype optical components of exceptional quality for use in aerospace, medical, defense, semi-conductor, and energy industries.

**Expectations**:

* Produce high quality, complex optical components to customers' specifications.
* Set up and operate conventional optical manufacturing equipment and/or computer-controlled fabrication machines (5- axis simultaneous CNC equipment).
* Prepares tooling for grinding, polishing or measurement setups.
* Use measurement devices such as CMM, interferometer, micrometers, etc.
* Use knowledge, skills and intellect to solve complex problems.

- Hold close tolerances during the fabrication and integration of complex optical configurations.
- Follow engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, procedures, process specifications, schematics, sketches, or verbal instructions.
- Develop exceptional processes and procedures for Vertex teammates to follow.
- Inspect work and hold high-quality standards.
- Maintain accurate notes, record data, track job time, and properly fill out documentation.
- Communicate safety, quality, productivity, and personnel issues to supervisor.
- Cross train and assist team members.

**Qualifications:**

* High technical and mathematical aptitude.
* A.S. or B.S. technical degree helpful.

- CAD/CAM experience – Specifically Mastercam beneficial.
- Intermediate computer skills, strong familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience fabricating various optical glass, crystal, and ceramic materials.
- Machinist experience helpful.
- Complex problem-solving skills, good judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Self-starter, capable of working with little direction and able to follow procedures.
- Strong work ethic, act with integrity, honest, reliable, dependable, and positive attitude.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Willingness to be flexible when meeting customer deliveries

**Work Schedule:**

- Full Time (40+ hours per week)
- Core hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm, or Monday – Thursday 12pm – 10:30pm
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.

**Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401k, Paid Family Leave, Holidays, PTO.

Visit our website at [www.VertexOptics.com](http://www.VertexOptics.com) to learn more about our organization.

*ITAR Restricted: This position is restricted to US Citizens, Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders.*
## Skills

- GGY AXIS
- Mastercam
- Ceramic Ware
- Grinding
- Decision Making
- Self-Motivation
- CNC Machining
- Work Ethic
- Optical Components
- Quality Standards
- Technical Drawings
- Problem Solving
- Tolerancing
- Micrometers
- Time Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Mathematics
- Machining
- Computer-Aided Design
- Polishing
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- Fabrication
- Computer Numerical Control (Cnc)
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

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