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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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
Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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