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Precision Optical Manufacturing (POM) Apprenticeship Program

40 hours per week

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment

Optimax has lenses throughout the Universe! We build the optics behind the latest breakthrough technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. This leverages our optics manufacturing technology for programs that benefit mankind and projects that defend our freedom. Our unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. We are looking for individuals committed to lifelong learning and creating value through hard work.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The apprenticeship program will consist of a 3-year OJT rotation (6000 hours required) with apprentices training and working in nearly every area of the company. There are defined competencies expected for each assigned area of the rotation. (See the tentative outline included at the end of this document.) There is also a required educational component to the program that is expected to include 6 or more courses at MCC. It involves working a 40-hour week and taking at least 1 course per semester (12hrs/week). Individuals can choose to work towards an AAS degree, but this is not required for the program. All of the MCC coursework will be applicable to the Optical Systems Technology A.A.S. degree and will be funded by Optimax.

There is a defined process for recruiting candidates to the program that includes a demonstration of strong attention to detail, mathematical aptitude and English proficiency. Candidates will be ranked based on this process; this is a New York State Apprenticeship requirement. We hope have at least one active apprentice each year.

At this time, there is open enrollment for anyone interested in this program. The program has a specified wage progression that includes compensation increases every 6-months, as required by NYS. The wage structure, as it exists, is designed for fairly new employees. Candidates are asked to apply through the Apprenticeship Opening in the Optimax Career Center https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-careers/ .

The rotation outline included here is intended only as an overview. The order and duration of each phase will probably change.

The initial focus is expected to be on manufacturing, with the majority of the time spent in manufacturing cells.

Rotation Term

Production Control 6 weeks

Blank Prep 9 weeks

SPH01 12 weeks

Quality 12 weeks

Assembly 3 weeks

Coating 1 weeks

SPH08 – SPH09 15 weeks

Plano 15 weeks

Metrology 6 weeks

Aspheres 16 weeks

Cylinders 12 weeks

Edging 12 weeks

Finishing 12 weeks

Machine shop 12 weeks

R&D 3 weeks

Free Form 6 weeks

Global Orientation: 4 weeks this includes:

General Workplace Safety, OSHA 10-hour course, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Right-to-Know/ Safety Data Sheets(SDS),First Aid & CPR (minimum 6.5hours every 3 years), Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (minimum 3 hours) Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LO/TO), Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

156 x 40 hrs =6240 extra weeks are planned for PTO & Holiday

Suggested Coursework Outline* dependent on MCC schedule:

1st Semester Course: OPT131 =Geometric (Ray) Optics

2nd Semester Course: OPT151 =Optical Instruments and Testing

3rd Semester Course: OPT175 =Technical Math

4th Semester Course: TEK101 =Spreadsheet Software

5th Semester Course: OPT211 =Wave Optics and Applications

6th Semester Course: ENG251 OR TEK145 =Technical Writing

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

• The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

• Infrequent travel may be required. Quantity and frequency are need-dependent.

  Work Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

• Requires area specific clean room training which will be provided upon hire

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use may be required

  Compensation and Benefits

  Optimax Systems offers a competitive salary of $31,204 with progression up to $45,760/year based on completion status of 6000 hours requirement and total compensation packages linked directly to employee’s professional experience. Some of Optimax’s benefits include: Bonus – 25% Monthly Profit Sharing, Advanced Tuition Assistance, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.

  ( EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Optimax is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for this position,

  please call 585-265-1020 and ask for a member of Human Resources