Optical Assembly Technician
AMETEK · Richmond, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at AMETEK (industrial) in Richmond, CA. CA, you will generate a consistent flow of high-quality work performing assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components in collaboration with supervision and planning team to meet on-time delivery schedules.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 134 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 100 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$121k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- CNC 31%
- Machining 30%
- ✓ Lean 22%
- New product launch 21%
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This plant: AMETEK in Richmond
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Key responsibilities
- ◆Perform assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components using various bonding agents (epoxies), chemical processing of parts using potentially hazardous materials (acids), with high precision and detail.
- ◆Set up and break down various fixture configurations, load parts onto fixtures and successfully execute operations as directed.
- ◆Work with engineering to develop methods for new products and assist in continually improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency.
- ◆Support continuos improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
- ◆Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces, maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules and inventory control, working in a cleanroom environment, including full cleanroom gowning.
- ◆Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on equipment and tooling, lean 6S.
Required skills and competencies
- ✓High school diploma plus 1-year related work experience.
- ✓Experience in manufacturing environment, proper handling of hazardous chemicals a plus.
- ✓Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required.
- ✓Experience with simple troubleshooting processes.
- ✓Team player with solid communication skills.
- ✓Careful, well organized and detail oriented
- ✓Strong computer aptitude, with ability to use MS Work and Excel
- ✓Basic math skills
- ✓Strong commitment to safety and precision-level quality.
- ✓Driven to achieve with the ability to take initiative, and flexible with shifting priorities.
Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!
Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
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