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Optical Instrument Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$59K/yr

Experience preparing, organizing and maintaining highly complex sterile surgical setups such as microscopes, airpowered, fiber optic, and laparoscopic equipment. * Experience in appropriate surgical ...

The Supervisor (of Instrument Technicians) leads a team of hourly union technicians specializing in precision mechanical instrument assemblies, electro-optic components and fiber optic sensor ...

... Optics, Orthodyne, Siemens, and Teledyne preferred * Apply knowledge of gas analyzer selector ... Evaluate diagnostic data, equipment performance trends, failure modes, instrument trends, alarm ...

... optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment. The ... The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations ...

... optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment. The ... The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations ...

... optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment. The ... The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations ...

... optics, generators, plant lighting, plant telephone and paging systems, and HVAC equipment. The ... The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations ...

... Optics, Orthodyne, Siemens, and Teledyne preferred * Apply knowledge of gas analyzer selector ... Evaluate diagnostic data, equipment performance trends, failure modes, instrument trends, alarm ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical instrument technician in the United States is $30.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Optical Instrument Technician job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,743 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technician)

$59K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.Qualifications:To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Specialized Experience:
For positions at GS-4 and above: Experience in operating, supervising the operation of, or instructing in the operation of equipment related to the particular specialization for which application is made. Experience gained in the operation of equipment in a specialization directly related to the specialization may be credited through the GS-5 level.
Experience gained in the operation of equipment for animal diagnosis or treatment may be credited as specialized experience for that particular specialization through the GS-5 level.
OR
Education:
One year of graduate education or 27 quarter hours of graduate education in the related field of the position.
NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
Experience
Some examples of the qualifying experience are:
  • Exposure as both first and second scrub with experience suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples and cutting sutures.
  • Experience preparing, organizing and maintaining highly complex sterile surgical setups such as microscopes, airpowered, fiber optic, and laparoscopic equipment.
  • Experience in appropriate surgical patient draping, efficient surgical suite turnover, restocking of necessary supplies, and anticipating the
    operative needs of the surgeon and team in regard to delivery of patient comfort and care.
  • Experience in a broad range of instrumentation, the sterilization techniques necessary to meet surgical standards, and inspecting the integrity of instrumentation with circulating nurse prior to/after use.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**Education:

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

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