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ALOIS LLC

Manufacturing - Assembly Technician

Cary, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Assembly Technician Location: Cary, IL Duration: 21 Weeks, 4 Days Shift - Day Shift (8:20am - 4:30pm, M-F) Pay is $18.50/hour This position will support our MARV business line. Must be wiling to work ...

ALOIS LLC

Manufacturing - Assembly Technician

Cary, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Assembly Technician Client Location : Cary, IL 60013 Duration : 17+ Weeks (High possibility of extension) Pay rate : $18.50/hr on W2 without benefits Shift Time : 1st shift (08:20am - 04:30pm, M-F)

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Assembly Technician

Sweetwater, TN · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Assembly Technician Assembly Technicians are being hired for a manufacturing facility in Loudon, TN. This is a great opportunity for dependable individuals looking to join a team-oriented production ...

Jobtailor

Optical Manufacturing Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

Provide day-to-day technical support on the production floor for optical module assembly, testing ... Work with production operators and technicians to improve workflow, skills, and team efficiency

Gulf Fiberoptics

Assembly Technician

Oldsmar, FL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Position Summary We are seeking detail-oriented Assembly Technicians to join our medical device manufacturing team. In this role, you will assemble medical fiber optic light guide bundles and ...

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Assembly Technician

Sweetwater, TN · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Assembly Technician Assembly Technicians are being hired for a manufacturing facility in Loudon, TN. This is a great opportunity for dependable individuals looking to join a team-oriented production ...

Gulf Fiberoptics

Assembly Technician

Oldsmar, FL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Position Summary We are seeking detail-oriented Assembly Technicians to join our medical device manufacturing team. In this role, you will assemble medical fiber optic light guide bundles and ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical manufacturing assembly technician in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Optical Assembly Technician (1st shift)

Middlefield, CT

Ametek
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking an Optical Assembly Technician to join our Laser Tubes manufacturing team.

As an Optical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for performing accurate assembly and test of laser tubes and components as follows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform accurate optomechanical and electromechanical assembly and test of laser tubes and components using precision tooling and fixturing, ensuring components fit and function as intended.
  • Document work performed with extreme attention to detail, including the ability to identify irregularities and ability to meet precise quality and performance requirements.
  • Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards and execute assembly/test work with consistency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with engineering, supervision and peers to provide clear feedback on build progress, issues encountered and test results, and to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to handle delicate glass assemblies.
  • Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes.
  • Ability to read optical drawings and bills of materials.
  • Maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
  • Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality standards, including protocols pertaining to ovens, gases and burn in work stations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations
  • Solid mathematical aptitude
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bill of Material (BOM), schematics, drawings and build procedures.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components.
  • Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
  • Organized, conscientious and focused.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
  • Capable to lift up to 20 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in manufacturing precision optical or laser-based instruments.
  • Experience working in a Clean Room environment (ISO Class 7 or better preferred).
  • Knowledge of optical principles, precision alignments, optical testing, and troubleshooting.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

*Due to the nature of Zygo programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

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