Quality Inspector - 1st Shift Optical Manufacturing

Job Description

Quality Inspector – 1st Shift $22–$26/hr Optical Manufacturing Hopewell Junction, NY

Are you detail-oriented and interested in high-tech manufacturing? We’re hiring a Quality Inspector to join a precision optics production team in Hopewell Junction, NY. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, controlled environment using advanced technology to create high-performance optical coatings for defense, aerospace, and medical applications.

Position: Quality Inspector

Location: Hopewell Junction, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay: $22–$26 per hour (based on experience)

Breaks: Two paid 15-minute breaks + unpaid 30-minute lunch

Type: Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity

Job Overview:

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll assist with the preparation and coating of delicate optical components using vacuum deposition equipment and precision inspection tools. You’ll be part of a team producing coatings that meet military and industry specifications.

Quality Inspector Qualifications:

Interest or experience in manufacturing, optics, or electronics production

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures

Comfortable working in a cleanroom or lab-like environment

Basic mechanical or technical aptitude preferred

Willingness to learn and grow within a high-tech manufacturing settingWhy Join Us?

Competitive pay ($22–$26/hr depending on experience)

Consistent first shift schedule

Work with cutting-edge equipment and technology

Gain experience in a growing and innovative industry

Supportive team and clean, professional environmentQuality Inspector Responsibilities:

Carefully handle and clean optical substrates prior to coating

Set up, operate, and monitor vacuum coating chambers and related machinery

Perform quality inspections using spectrophotometers and other measuring tools

Follow technical documents, blueprints, and manufacturing travelers

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