Optical Polisher/Master Optician (Photonics & Laser Optics)

 Job Summary 

We are seeking a skilled Optical Polisher / Master Optician to join our precision manufacturing team. This role is responsible for the fabrication, polishing, and finishing of high-precision optical components used in laser, photonics, and advanced optical systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with optical fabrication processes and is capable of producing high-quality surfaces that meet strict optical and dimensional specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision polishing and finishing of crystalline and optical components including rectangular prisms and optical substrates.
• Operate and maintain optical fabrication equipment such as polishing machines, pitch polishers, and CNC optical polishing systems.
• Prepare polishing tools, laps, and slurries for various materials (crystals, glass, fused silica, , etc...).
• Monitor polishing processes to achieve required surface quality, flatness, and figure.
• Inspect optical surfaces using metrology equipment (interferometers, profilometers, microscopes, etc.).
• Work from engineering drawings, specifications, and optical tolerances.
• Perform troubleshooting and adjustments during fabrication processes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness to prevent contamination of optical surfaces.
• Document production data and inspection results.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet performance and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in optics, precision manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in optical fabrication, polishing, or precision finishing.
• Strong understanding of optical materials such as BK7, fused silica, sapphire, and other specialty materials.
• Experience with optical polishing techniques including pitch polishing, loose abrasive polishing, or CNC polishing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and optical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in laser optics, photonics, or defense/aerospace optical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with interferometric testing and optical metrology.
• Experience achieving high surface quality standards for use in UV applications (e.g., scratch-dig specifications such as 10-5 or better).
• Knowledge of optical coatings and finishing requirements.
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Certain positions at G&H involve access to export-controlled information and are subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment eligibility for such roles is determined based on legal authorization requirements and not on nationality or protected characteristics.