Optical Technician 3

Optical Technician 3

Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Pay Rate: $47.00/hour
Job ID: 226598
Position Overview

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Optical Technician 3 to support operations at a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in Woodland Hills, CA. This position is ideal for a skilled optics professional with extensive experience in precision glass polishing, optical fabrication, and quality-focused manufacturing environments.

This role requires a strong attention to detail, experience working with precision measurement equipment, and the ability to produce high-quality optical components to exact specifications.
Work Schedule

9/80 Alternate Work Schedule (A Shift)
Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of precision polishing machines for quantity production glass polishing.
• Perform super-polishing operations on optical glass surfaces to meet requirements for surface finish, flatness, angles, and other specifications.
• Select, mount, align, and utilize specialized attachments and standard tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Perform standard shop calculations and measurements.
• Monitor product quality and support statistical process control and production quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while adhering to established manufacturing procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a glass precision polishing or optical fabrication environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with strict process controls.
• Proficiency using hand tools and optical measurement equipment, including:
  • Autocollimators
  • Interferometers
  • Digital indicators
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong visual acuity, especially when working under a microscope.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the workday.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe operation of large manufacturing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and setting up polishing tables to achieve surface finish and flatness requirements.
• Ability to participate in process investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience supporting process development activities in a team environment.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance