Optics Machinist - Polishing (3rd shift)

Benefits

Parental leave

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$55,206 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+5.5% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Trades From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Remote From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

0 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

Night From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Optics Machinist - Polishing (3rd shift) Work Location (Country) United States | Remote/Onsite Onsite At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking an Optician - Polishing to join our Middlefield Optics team. As an Optician - Polishing , you will be responsible for crafting ultra-precision optical components into high-performance optics that enable world-class metrology and optical systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Programs, sets up, and operates multi-axis CNC machines, polishing machines according to lens specifications from blueprints, drawings and work instructions. Selects, mounts, attaches and calibrates work and tooling pieces on holding fixtures and machines, using adhesive, friction or vacuum. Selects premixed compounds or mixes polishing compounds according to a formula Polishes optics to required specifications. Tests the accuracy of settings and programs; inspect parts using precision measuring tools and software Operates machines and monitors operation and controls panel displays to detect malfunctions and adjusts as required. Interfaces with plant systems (document control, other manufact

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