Materials Lab Technician

LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of precision optics and photonics solutions, serving defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. With decades of expertise and a strong culture of innovation, LightPath designs and manufactures advanced optical components and systems that power some of the world’s most demanding applications. We offer a collaborative, technology-driven environment, opportunities to work on cutting-edge programs, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, growth, and work-life balance.

We are currently looking for Material Lab Technicians to join our team in the Orlando, FL facility. The current opportunities are for alternate shifts which are a 9/80 work schedule and weekend schedule that include shift differentials. We offer a professional, high-energy culture where employees are empowered to succeed.

This position produces infrared glass by batching raw materials, loading and unloading furnaces, working closely with management and engineering to continually improve processes and maintain deadlines.

• • Oversees glass production including:
  • Clean and dry ampoules
  • Cut and clean glass rods/plugs
  • Operate a glovebox (antechambers, etc.)
  • Batch raw materials according to the boule traveler
  • Operate vacuum pumps and vacuum ovens
  • Use a torch to seal the ampoules
  • Operate furnaces and transfer material between furnaces at high temperature
  • Keep track of inventory in the glovebox to be sure you have materials needed each day
• Work closely with engineering on process improvements and new developments
• Manage open work orders (issue and receive materials)
• Document process parameters and results
• Perform other duties as assigned

Special Authority:

• Stop any nonconforming process(es) which may affect safety, poor quality or customer satisfaction
• Report any halted nonconforming process(es) to production manager, quality department, and/or process engineer.