Optics Apprentice

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Excelitas Boulder is offering optical manufacturing apprenticeships in collaboration with federal, state, and local government to strengthen Colorado's photonics industry. The apprenticeship will consist of three years of work experience and a concurrent associate degree in the Optical Technologies Program at Front Range Community College.

The Optics Manufacturing Technician Apprentice will produce and inspect precision optical components, apply optical coatings, and assemble optical systems that are used in a broad range of applications, including defense, homeland security, aerospace, biomedical equipment, microlithography, digital displays, alternate energy production, and nanotechnology. While learning on-the-job manufacturing skills, apprentices will also explore the theory and science of/behind the Fabrication of Precision Optics, Metrology of Optics Systems, Fundamentals of Light & Lasers, and Laboratory Operations at Front Range Community College.

• Observe all environmental, health, & safety, and academic requirements of Excelitas and FRCC
• Engage in learning the range of technical processes that are performed during the manufacturing of our products
• Integrate feedback and demonstrate a mindset of continual growth
• Take the initiative to develop a broad technical skill set
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and make a lasting impression within the organization
• Maintain the necessary GPA to successfully complete Optical Technologies Program associate degree
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to clearly see small optical parts and lift 25lbs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word preferred
• Good time management, critical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities
• A growth mindset and passion for learning
• Taking required credit classes to fulfill academic requirements

Benefits start day 1:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay: $20 an hour

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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