Fabrication Technician

About the role

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Fabrication Technician to perform optical fabrication processes in its Boulder, CO facility. This full‑time position supports the production of ultra‑precision optical components for a range of high‑tech applications.

Key responsibilities

• Perform basic shaping steps such as beveling, blocking, edging, milling, sawing and grinding on simple to medium‑difficulty parts.
• Inspect and clean parts, and assist with lap pouring when required.
• Read work instructions and engineering prints to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Use measurement equipment including calipers, drop gauges, micrometers, comparators, measuring microscope (Z‑scope) and spherometer.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mathematics skills for calculations and tolerance checks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• No prior experience required, though preferred.

Required skills

• Beveling (cup and straight line)
• Blocking (standard and wax blocking)
• Edging up to .001 tolerance
• Standard milling and KLE cut‑off sawing operations
• Continuous and double‑sided grinding
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, comparators, measuring microscope and spherometer

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage from day 1
• 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement, long‑term and short‑term disability