Optical Lens Fabricator / CNC Machinist
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Set up, program, and operate optical lathes, CNC equipment, and single-point diamond turning machines to manufacture precision contact lenses and optical components. Machine base curves, front curves, peripheral curves, edge profiles, toric designs, and multifocal features according to design specifications. Interpret engineering drawings to determine machining requirements, perform in-process and final inspections using precision metrology tools, and adjust machine parameters to maintain dimensional accuracy. Support polishing, edging, cleaning, and documentation activities while assisting with tooling development and process improvements. Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and follow all safety and regulatory requirements. Reports to the VP of Operations and Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent machining, manufacturing, or optical production experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating CNC machinery, optical lathes, diamond turning equipment, or similar precision manufacturing systems
- Proficiency setting up, operating, and troubleshooting contact lens lathes, optical lathes, single-point diamond turning equipment and CNC equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions
- Knowledge of machining fundamentals, tooling, fixturing, feeds and speeds, and process troubleshooting
- Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical skills, computer proficiency, and attention to detail
- Ability to accurately document work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to stand for extended periods while performing detailed precision work
- Ability to handle small, delicate components and operate manufacturing equipment safely
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules as needed to support production requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience manufacturing rigid gas permeable (RGP) or specialty contact lenses
- Experience with CNC programming, G-code, M-code, CAM software, or machine control systems
- Familiarity with optical manufacturing, diamond turning, lens design software, Mastercam, Precitech, Nanotech, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of contact lens materials, optical plastics, and specialty lens designs including scleral, toric, orthokeratology, and multifocal lenses
- Experience in ISO, FDA-regulated, medical device, ophthalmic, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting prototype development, custom products, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
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