Syntec Optics jobs in Rochester, NY

Works from given instructions, will run various manual and CNC lathe/mill machines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Accountable for manufacturing complex parts. * Able to control product quality during production runs using calipers, dial bore gages, micrometers, etc. * Measure and work with tight tolerance in accordance with control plan and blueprint. * Good working knowledge of proper machine operation and safety. * Keeps work area clean and organized. Additional Responsibilities: * May be required to edit offsets at machine and/or change tools. * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Minimum of 2 years experience in a machine shop environment. * Familiar with G and M codes. * Ability to read and understand blueprints. * Good communication skills. * Must be a team player. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a system to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer specifications and achieve quality and reliability levels. Directs activities and provides guidance to quality department personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Directs day to day activities of the Quality department, provides employee support, direction, and development. Make employment decisions regarding the Quality department. * Responsible for training and enhancing the knowledge of quality inspectors. * Perform quality engineering decisions during the pre-production process to develop and implement control plans and inspection documentation to ensure conformity of final product. * Responsible for monitoring Quality department's output for 1st piece, in-process, receiving, final, and first article inspections. * Performs the quality authorization function for all Quality Management System documentation. * Meets with vendors, customers, quality representatives and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems and corrective actions. * Responsible for effective NCMR and MRB process. * Team leader of all Material Review Board functions. * Compiles corrective action summary reports for the Management Review Meetings. * Monitors, maintains, or develops, performance reporting systems relative to the effectiveness of inspection operations and initiates necessary action based upon results. * Interacts with company personnel to support scheduling and implementation of continuous improvement objectives in the manufacturing process. * Recommends and implements corrective action procedures to assure improvement of lean methods and elimination of wasteful practices in QA/other departments within the organization. * Responsible for all necessary quality related documents as required by customers and internal staff. * Assist with the Implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System for ISO compliance including, ISO education, procedure writing, auditing. Additional Responsibilities: * Responsible for quality assurance personnel scheduling and inspection coverage for the facility. * Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. * Responsible for all inspection tooling in the facility. * Responsible for all the calibration activities in the facility. * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience. * Minimum 10 years experience in quality control, with management experience * Assist with company print reviews and drawing interpretation, including extensive knowledge of GD&T. * Familiar with the operation and programming of a CMM. * Familiar with CNC technology and the use of CAD/CAM software (IE; Mastercam, Solidworks, ETC…) * Experience with supply chain management and supplier approval procedures * Experience with functional gauging. * Problem solving and corrective/preventative action expertise. * Oral and written communication skills. * Ability to remain organized * Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook. * Familiar with all aspects of ISO and ISO certification.

Create, deliver, and maintain the production schedule and distribute plans to Operations Management. Execute, track and maintain advanced resource planning (ARP) process to ensure all scheduled jobs are ready to hit the floor and be completed per the prescribed time constraints cited within the production schedule. Maintain job progress accuracy and identify gaps between the production schedule and the reality of the shop floor - update schedule in real time. Ensure orders are through the operations area and "on-time" to meet customer delivery dates. Using feedback from past performance, improve project scheduling and planning to increase accuracy and OTD. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: SCHEDULING * Provide Sales & Customer Service with firm delivery dates from production schedule. * In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, monitor scheduled start and progress of all jobs using the ERP system. * In conjunction with Sales & Customer service and Customer Service, monitor the flow of blanket orders (stock jobs) through the shop. * Continually update schedule to reflect possible re-routing or change in flow. * In Conjunction with Sales & Customer service, expedite orders as needed to meet customer deliveries. * Work with purchasing department as production schedule is updated - ensure expected dates for incoming goods are adjusted to properly coincide with the production schedule. * Review outsourced operations within jobs and ensure that PO timing for these services align with successful project delivery. * Serve as liaison between sales demand and operational capacity, ensuring optimization of resources while meeting customer expectations. PLANNING * Ensure all steps in ARP process are completed before job is released to operations. * Plan larger projects (blanket orders) to achieve increased efficiency and lower costs. * Determine when/if OT needed to recover or maintain production workload notify operations manager and general manager in advance. * Monitor scheduled start and end dates of all jobs utilizing the ERP scheduling module and provide weekly status updates on monthly progress. * Review quotes for incoming jobs as needed. Check for alignment on lead times to assist in setting proper customer expectations. * Recommend outsourcing jobs as needed to optimize shop floor activities and overall company output in a cost-effective manner. Additional Responsibilities: * Uses ERP system to retrieve customer information, stock status information, the status of purchase orders' and recommend changes on customer purchase orders. * Perform cycle counts of raw materials, WIP and finished goods as needed to successfully monitor needs of each scheduled job. * Adjust time tickets to reflect discrepancies discovered in the course of monitoring jobs & the scheduling module. * Assist in annual physical inventory. * Complete special projects as requested. Physical Demands and Work Environment 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must have the ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred. * 1-5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or a related role in a manufacturing environment required. * Basic arithmetic skills and attention to details is required. * Ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. * Solid knowledge of manufacturing process from receipt of material to shipment of parts. * Familiar with MRP or ERP Order Entry, Shipping, Purchasing and Receiving (JobBoss2 preferred). * Good communication skills. * Must be a good team player.

The primary responsibility of the Data Analyst is to collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement through interpretation of various information across the facility. They will be responsible for keeping the vitals of the business up to date and presentable. Their goal will be to continuously identify areas lacking in strong metric reporting and coordinate with team leaders to customize dashboards and data flows. These initiatives include developing and implementing additional technologies such as tablets, software, and data processes. They will work closely with leaders across the business to quickly identify opportunities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Create and maintain various informational graphics to convey metrics accurately and quickly to department leaders * Pull data from facility software and parse crucial operational insights such as scrap percent, utilization, overages, as well as KPIs dictated by business leaders * Maintain KPIs and ensure data is up to date and relevant for current business direction * Remove dated, corrupted, or otherwise unusable data from databases * Assist with data acquisition and develop additional processes to capture manufacturing data accurately and consistently * Develop departments with Industry 4.0 ideologies and standard practices * Use statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that will help the organization navigate * Assign numerical value to essential business functions so that performance can be assessed and trended over periods of time * Prepare reports for leadership stating patterns, trends, and predictions using relevant data * Develop automated tools to assist with data acquisition, data queries, and data shaping * Assist with training on new processes and procedures for data acquisition * Continuously analyze and identify room for improvement on all databases including ERP and QMS related software * Support initiatives for data integrity and normalization * Assess software and hardware needs to assist with strategic decisions on new and existing systems * Troubleshoot database environments and reports to ensure informational integrity and accuracy Education, Skills, and Experience: * AS/BA in Computer/Data Science * 3 to 5 years' experience * Preferred experience with any of the following: SQL/ R/ MATLAB/ Python * Preferred experience with BI software such as Tableau/ Power BI * Proficient with Microsoft 365

Conducts machine setup for production and sample runs. Process development and troubleshooting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Checks schedule daily for next job in queue. * Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs by reading quality plans, WI's and or job orders for specifications. * Inspects and prepares mold for job run. * Selects, positions and secures mold in machine. * Completes all necessary paperwork and reports for job, including down time. * Answer Machine alarms. * Shut down and purge machines. * After job is complete, tears down job, * Fill out appropriate tag with all information. Attach to tool along with the last 3 shots. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * Serves as back up Material Handler when necessary. * May trim degate or inspect parts. * May be required to compile various reports and data tracking. * Maybe required to read and interpret equipment manuals and suggest or assist in performing maintenance, service or repairs. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Two year college degree or a minimum of 5 yrs. experience in setup and processing injection mold operations * Ability to read and interpret blueprints. * Knowledgeable in engineering protocols * Familiar with metrology, preferably optical metrology. * Familiar with various trade tools. * Strong attention to detail. * Good computer, math skills. * Strong communication skills. * Work independently with minimal supervision.

Performs precision and intricate hand and machine assembly of finished product using equipment and methods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assembles complex components and inspects connections for correct tolerance and fit. * Fasten parts and subassemblies per specifications provided by customer. * Operates various assembly and packaging equipment including lathes, mills, sonic welders, hot stamper, heat stakers, auto baggers. * Will read and interpret customer prints and specifications. * Performs various types of machine and manual assembly. * Identifies and resolves assembly and packaging issues and notifies Floor Lead/Supervisor. * Inspects assembled parts for any imperfections as per customer specifications, may include software test. * Completes production reports daily to verify completed work that states the reasons for scrap and downtime. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be required to compile various reports and data tracking. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee must have excellent hand/eye coordination, and able to handle a variety of size pieces. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * High school diploma or GED required * Minimum 2 years experience in small parts assembly or equivalent job experience * Ability to read and interpret blueprints * Familiar with various trade tools * Attention to detail * Math skills * Work independently with minimal supervision * Familiar with basic computer operations. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

We are seeking an experienced Optical Design Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and optimization of optical systems for a variety of applications and advanced technologies. This role involves using industry-standard software (Zemax, Code-V, or equivalent) to model, simulate, and optimize optical designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical systems with mechanical, electrical, and software components while ensuring designs meet performance requirements and industry standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, analyze, and optimize optical systems using industry-standard software tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code-V, or equivalent. Lead the design and execution of optical system and component testing, ensuring alignment with performance requirements. Apply a deep understanding of optical principles, theories, and concepts to solve complex design challenges. Analyze data sets and create tools for effective data visualization and manipulation. Take a leadership role in guiding technical staff and making significant contributions to project outcomes. Collaborate in a small, fast-paced team environment, bringing creativity and technical expertise to each project. Utilize operating systems like Linux and Windows, and be proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and MATLAB. Present technical results to internal teams, customers, and at workshops/conferences. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud. Education, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 5-10 years of experience in optical design, modeling, and simulation. Proficiency with optical design software (Zemax, Code V, LightTools, etc.). Strong understanding of optical principles, including ray tracing, diffraction, and wave optics. Experience with optical system testing and validation. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Flexibility with working hours may be required to meet business needs and deadlines. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Job Description Provides technical support for new and existing tooling and fixturing in order to ensure the most economical, efficient and practical methods are incorporated into the tool/fixture design. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the coordination of tool repairs and modifications. Uses machine schedule as a guide in order to prepare tools for production. Responsible for CNC mill setup for production departments. Works with Program Managers, Molding Technicians and Quality personnel to inspect new tools. Works with Production personnel to understand and inspect fixturing requirements. Responsible for in-house tool preventative maintenance. Responsible for recording maintenance performed. Responsible for tool storage. Additional Responsibilities: When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. May be required to compile various reports and data tracking. May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary Performs other related duties and assignments as required. May serve as backup Process Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: Two year college degree or equivalent experience in field. Journeyman papers from 4 year Tooling program Ability to read and interpret blueprints Knowledgeable in engineering protocols Basic understanding of metrology, preferably optical metrology Familiar with various trade tools Strong attention to detail Good math skills. Work independently with minimal supervision

Responsible for washing and cleaning parts before shipping to customer or outside services. Pack parts or assemblies as required for storage/delivery. Help maintain product inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Cleans parts prior to shipping as instructed. * Works with solvent and other cleaning chemicals (bleach, dish soap, etc.) * Deburr or polish parts as per routing or as instructed. * Works with steel wool, sandpaper, knives, and various deburr/polish equipment. * Sand blasts, paints and assembles parts. * Assists shipping department in maintaining inventory. * Assists shipping department in preparing parts for shipment to outside services or to the customer. * Keeps work area clean and organized. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Prefer previous experience in a machine shop environment. * Good communication skills. * Must be able to take direction from various personnel. * Must be a good team player. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

To provide engineering and development support to ensure the most economical and feasible methods are utilized for each project. Responsible for collaborating with the customer in developing new products and expand upon existing product lines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Able to make decisions on new production quotes and expansion of product lines for customers. Consults with customer's technical personnel regarding current and upcoming projects or concepts. Develops new products from concept to full production. Conducts a search of new materials, processes, and procedures necessary to enhance and improve a product. Prepares accurate cost analysis of projects and forecasts accurate delivery times for quotation process. Review new projects to determine effectiveness of design regarding moldability, tool concept, assembly and material required. Monitors work in process and assures that the customer is advised and approves alterations made to product or schedule. Provides engineering support and input to departments within company. Ensures designs of tools & fixtures have appropriate concept and support for design & mfg. Assists manufacturing department in development of processes and mold necessary for production. Authority to cease or allow production on parts that do not meet specs. Additional Responsibilities: Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency and makes recommendations. May represent Program Management Department on cross-functional teams. When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent in education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience in plastics or related industry Sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria ISO experience a plus. Need to have excellent relationship-building skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong organization skills. Must be familiar with computers and computer software. Work independently with minimal supervision. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Support Sales (a.k.a. Business Development) team on new RFQ opportunities. Is also responsible for preparing quotes when requested, for existing customer base. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Participate in weekly Sales staff meetings. * Work directly with people of all levels both internally and externally to gather information for quotes. * Review pricing for existing programs and requote as needed. Review all components of the manufacturing process and alert management team of concerns. * Be responsive to customer needs and follow through on all aspects of customer requests, both written and verbal. * Prepare quote package for management review and, upon approval, arrange for quote to be sent to customer. Additional Responsibilities: * Process quotes from Program Management overflow. * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * Perform other related duties and assignments as required. * Enter values into the Master Quote Log as appropriate. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to type. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Education, Skills and Experience: * Bachelors degree in Business/Technical or equivalent in education and experience. * Excellent written communication skills. * Must be a proficient communicator and listener. * Need to have excellent relationship-building skills. * Good oral and written communication skills. * Strong organization skills. * Must be familiar with computers and computer software. * Work independently with minimal supervision.

Working from given instructions, will load programs into the controller, review the program and set up work to be machined for production. Train machine operator on each manufacturing operation after first piece approval is complete. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for programming CNC mill/lathe via Mastercam and/or directly at the machine. * Accountable for complex set-ups, machine set-up and maintenance. Able to control product quality during production runs using calipers, dial bore gages, micrometers, etc. * Measures and works with tight tolerance in accordance with control plan, CAD models and blueprints. * Must be able to develop and machine fixtures with or without prints. * Working knowledge of proper machine operation and safety. * May work with prototypes for potential future work. * Must be able to develop and machine basic fixtures with or without prints. * Keeps work area clean and organized. * Must be able to change tools and offsets. * Must be able to develop machine process and tool selection. * Capable on instruction/trouble shooting of math, processing, work holding, speeds and feeds, deburring, programming, cad/cam, inspection, light machine repair/maintenance, format of set ups and programs, tooling selection and manual machining. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be requested to assist with quotes and process development. * Will be required to edit programs at machine. * May be requested to instruct other personnel on the machine operation. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Minimum of 15 years experience in a machine shop environment. * Knowledgeable on set-ups specifically CNC and manual mills/lathes. * Ability to read and understand blueprints, GD&T and cad-cam software. * Must have knowledge of GD&T and shop math. * Familiar with G and M codes. * Good communication skills. * Must be a good team player.

To provide engineering and development support to ensure the most economical and feasible methods are utilized for each project. Responsible for collaborating with manufacturing, quality and engineering departments in developing appropriate quality and manufacturing practices and documentation to meet and exceed customer expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Consults with Process Engineer and Chief Manufacturing Engineer regarding part quality requirements. * Assists with work instructions, quality plans and appropriate training documents for manufacturing and quality departments. * May consult with customer's technical personnel regarding current and upcoming projects or concepts. * Assists with preparation of accurate cost analysis of projects and forecasts accurate delivery times for quotation process. * Able to make decisions on new production quotes and expansion of product lines for customers. * Consult with Chief Manufacturing Engineer to improve throughput, profit margins, and efficiency in manufacturing. * Works with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to reduce non-conforming material. * Provide engineering support and input to departments within company. * Assists manufacturing department in development of processes for production. * Authority to cease or allow production on parts that do not meet specs. * Participate in targeting strategic processes and skills, and participate in implementing processes, procedures, and training to accomplish those skills. Additional Responsibilities: * Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency, and makes recommendations. * May represent Manufacturing/Management Department on cross-function teams. * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Bachelors' of Engineering Degree from a four-year college or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to know customer and company requirements by reading, interpreting and understanding the necessary specifications and procedures. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to translate technical data into a format and language suitable for shop floor personnel. * Strong computer skills used to create elaborate work instructions (CAD, Microsoft Office) * Ability to provide feedback to drive behaviors of employees. * Able to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Will be responsible for set up and operation of diamond turning machines in the production of low and high volume production jobs. These jobs have tight tolerance and are complex in nature. The employee will train others as directed by the Operations Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate diamond turning machines to manufacture mold nubbins and prototype lenses. * Clean and visually inspect diamond turned lenses. * Inspect lenses using metrology equipment. * Record inspection data, labor hours and job information as required. * Clean and maintain the diamond turning machines as required. * Diamond Tool Inspection and handling * Vacuum chuck mounting and machining. * Spindle balancing * Diamond Tool Set up - multiple tools * Machine adjustment and program parameter changes to maintain lens tolerance. * Machining of diffractive surfaces. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. * Keeps work area clean and organized Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Minimum of 2 years experience in diamond turning field preferred. * Good communication skills. * Must be a good team player. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

To provide engineering and development support to ensure the most economical and feasible methods are utilized for each project. Responsible for collaborating with Program Management, Operations and Engineering to maintain and improve processes and support for developing new products and expanding upon existing product lines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Working with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create stable and sustained processes for the manufacture of quality products. Troubleshoot existing processes to maintain or improve quality parts. Evaluates process capability and develop solutions for improving process control. Work closely with supervisors and operators to improve product flow, improve quality, and reduce scrap. Review new projects to determine effectiveness of design regarding moldability, tool concept, and material required. Provides engineering support and input to departments within company. Consults with customer's technical personnel regarding current and upcoming projects or concepts. Conducts a search of new materials, processes and procedures necessary to enhance and improve both manufacturing processes and products. Assists manufacturing department in development of processes and ISO documentation necessary for production. Develop and implement strategies to continuously improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing cycle times, improved processes and machine uptime, and oversee capital investment in the manufacturing area Lead and support ERP and process monitoring processes and software including ISO documentation and cross-functional team participation Additional Responsibilities: Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency and makes recommendations. May represent Program Management Department on cross-functional teams. When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent in education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience in plastics or related industry Sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria ISO experience a plus. Need to have excellent relationship-building skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong organization skills. Must be familiar with computers and computer software. Work independently with minimal supervision.

Conduct Quality Assurance audits and routine checks, tests, gauging and instrument inspections of materials, work in process and finished product. Assure company and product standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Consult with Quality Manager to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems. Function as an information source to various company departments when special and critical quality issues occur. Coordinate the flow of jobs through the Inspection Department to insure that we meet the scheduled customer ship date, Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Determines overall product quality by conducting and evaluating various visual and product tests for obvious defects. * Routinely completes and interprets inspection paperwork and blueprints including GD&T. * Inspects incoming jobs from sub-contractors for quality and product integrity. * Performs in-process, first piece inspection and first article using various measuring equipment. * Notifies Quality Manager when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are detected. * Ensures that all measuring equipment is calibrated within acceptable tolerances and time frame. * Assists in development of special department projects and work in conjunction with QA Manager. Additional Responsibilities: * May cover for quality assurance personnel. * Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * Performs other related to work duties and assignments as required. * May perform First Article Inspection from new or modified tooling. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Associates degree or equivalent in education and experience. * Minimum two years experience in quality control. * Experience with operating or programming a Sheffield or Zeiss CMM preferred. * Strong attention to detail * Strong math skills * Good oral and written communication skills. * Strong organization skills. * Must be familiar with computers and computer software. * Work independently with minimal supervision This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

The Mold Technician is responsible for designing, building, repairing, and maintaining molds used in manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in working with metal, plastic, or composite molds, along with strong proficiency in reading blueprints, operating machining tools, and ensuring all molds meet established quality and production standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting efficient manufacturing operations through precise and reliable mold work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Mold Fabrication & Assembly: * Manufacture, assemble, and modify molds using machining techniques such as milling, grinding, drilling, and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). * Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings to create precise molds. Mold Maintenance & Repair: * Troubleshoot and repair worn or damaged molds to maintain production efficiency. * Conduct regular maintenance and inspections to ensure molds remain in optimal condition. Machining & Tooling: * Operate CNC machines, lathes, grinders, and other precision tools to fabricate mold components. * Perform hand-finishing techniques such as polishing, deburring, and fitting mold parts. Quality Assurance & Testing: * Inspect molds for defects and ensure they meet strict quality standards before production use. * Work closely with engineers and production teams to make necessary mold modifications Safety & Compliance: * Follow all workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations. * Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to company policies. Additional Responsibilities: * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. An ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent (technical certification preferred). * 3+ years of experience in mold making, tool & die, or a related field. * Proficiency in reading blueprints, CAD designs, and precision measurement tools. * Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC operation, and manual tooling techniques. * Ability to troubleshoot mold defects and perform repairs efficiently. * Apprenticeship or certification in Mold Making, Tool & Die, or related trade preferred. * Experience with injection molding, compression molding, or die-casting molds. * Understanding of various mold materials (e.g., steel, aluminum, plastic composites). * Familiarity with industry software such as AutoCAD, Mastercam, or SolidWorks. * Communication skills * Attention to detail * Good math skills.

Job Description The Coating Technician 1 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the coating equipment within the Coating Department. This role involves executing production-grade coating processes and adhering to quality work instructions. The technician will focus on maintaining productivity in the department, overseeing general maintenance, and managing supplies inventory. Collaboration with the Coating Manager and Assemblies Department is essential to ensure timely delivery of high-quality coated parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Champion of excellence in optical coating production. Maintains established process parameters to ensure that quality parts are being produced. Assists Coating Manager is maintaining production supplies inventory. Ensures timely delivery of quality coated items. Completes preventative maintenance procedures and cleaning processes, making sure these activities occur on schedule or as needed. Capable of performing general maintenance in coating; full chamber cleanings, cryo-pump regeneration, emitter rebuilding and general shop upkeep. Trains and guides other staff members on proper operation of coating equipment, execution of coating procedures and document control. Identifies quality issues and reports to Coating Manager and/or Quality department, as needed. Identifies potential safety issues and reports to management. Additional Responsibilities: Raises individual performance to a level that results in proactive responses to problem solving and continuous improvement. Works well in a team environment. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Performs other related duties and assignments as required, depending on candidate skill set and on an as-needed basis to support evolving business needs. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate. Education, Skills and Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in optical coating equipment operation. Basic analytical skills, including basic statistical analysis. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong time management skills. Work independently with minimal supervision.

Working from given instructions, will load programs into the controller, review the program and do intermediate setup of machine tools through first piece inspection approval. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Accountable for manufacturing complex parts and machine maintenance. * Able to control product quality during production runs using calipers, dial bore gages, micrometers, etc. * Measure and work with tight tolerance in accordance with control plan and blueprint. * Good working knowledge of proper machine operation and safety. * Manufacture product with tight tolerance in accordance with CAD models and blueprints. * May work with prototypes for potential future work. * Must be able to develop and machine basic fixtures with or without prints. * Keeps work area clean and organized. * Must be able to change tools and offsets. Additional Responsibilities: * When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. * May be required to edit programs at machine. * May be requested to instruct other personnel on the machine operation. * May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. * Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: * Minimum of 5 years experience in a machine shop environment. * Knowledgeable on set-ups, lathes and mills. * Understand GD&T and shop math. * Ability to read and understand cad-cam software. * Familiar with G and M codes. * Good communication skills. * Must be a good team player. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.