CNC Optical Technician Co-op (12 Month Co-op term)
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CNC Optical Technician Co-op(12 Month Co-op)
Reference #42616
L3Harris Wescam division
Don Mills/Toronto Ontario
About the Role
Attention Technology College Students seeking 12 month co-op opportunities! Were seeking bright and motivated students to join our team on co-op work terms for 2027. Our College Co-op program students start January 2027 and work until the end of December. Apply today!
This position is responsible for generating and polishing optical components (precision lenses) using CNC machines with 3 4 and 5 axis; NC; 2 axis and 2 mechanical axis equipment. Also may perform final inspection of complicated optical elements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up CNC programs; CAN cycles with G-code understandings
- Grind optical components; Precision Optics CNC
- Edge optical components; Precision Optics CNC
- Polish optical components; both Precision Optics CNC and Diamond Turned CNC
- Aspheric optical components; Diamond Turning lathes Alignment Turning Stations
- Inspect/measure optical components to ensure conformity to specified tolerances
- Achieving surface form requirements (PV RMS AST)
- Perform complicated maintenance repair & troubleshooting of equipment
- Support the development of new manufacturing processes and make improvements to current manufacturing processes
Education & Skills Requirements
- Enrolled in Photonics or Mechanical Engineering Technology based technician/ technologist diploma program
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Strong technical knowledge capabilities
- Understanding of principles of physics and chemistry
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
- Ability to safely handle delicate optical parts
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions
- Ability to read detailed drawings
- Ability to effectively operate complicated equipment such as Precision Optics and Diamond Turned CNC and associated equipment
*This posting is for a current the province of Ontario Canada the pay range for this position will be $23-24/hr.
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About Company
At L3Harris, we anticipate and mitigate risk with agile end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' mission-critical needs across all domains.
