Diamond Turning Technician 1st shift HRF014

Idex Corporation
Portage, MI

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ( around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Job Responsibilities Include :

  • Responsible for the set-up, programming, and safe operation of a Single Point Diamond Turning machining following established set-up, process and quality work instruction.
  • Prepares SPDT programs for new processes and works with department and team to develop new processes.
  • Work closely with other departments to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • Consults with the technical team to determine methods of manufacturing, fixturing needs, inspection criteria.
  • Performs routine preventative maintenance on the SPDT machine.
  • Performs inspection of optical components for compliance to written specifications and works with Quality Assurance with metrics and testing.
  • Documents processes and events
  • All other duties are at the Departmental Managers discretion.

SAFETY:

. Maintains safety for all employees assigned to operations.

. Initiate and maintain proper and necessary safety and fire prevention equipment as prescribed by company policies.

. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to Micro-LAM Company Policies.

. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, etc.:

. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to management and/or safety Committee Members immediately.

. Special Safety Instructions – When operating the Machine if the door is Open the Operator MUST wear safety Glasses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

. Moderate walking, standing, heavy lifting (50lbs), carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching required for this job description.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in Single Point Diamond Turning programming & machining and/ or CNC Manufacturing and Programming.
  • Metrology includes the use and understanding of standard measuring equipment in addition to a Profilometer, interferometer etc.
  • Ability to use relevant computer applications: MS Office, MS Outlook, CNC programming
  • Experienced in running CNC machines or Optic generating machines (experience in both preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot G-code programs and adjust on machine to correct surfaces.
  • Advanced math skills
  • Must have strong attention to detail and continually seek to improve work processes.
  • Understand CNC programming and have the ability to create and/or modify CNC programs.
  • Document processes and work instructions for diamond tuning operation.
  • Ability to read and understand both optical and traditional blueprints. Ability to follow directions.
  • Must have excellent decision-making abilities.
  • Leadership skills
  • Good time management skills

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma/GED

PAY RANGE

  • $24 - $34/HR BASED ON LEVEL OF COMPATENCY

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The starting compensation for this position is $30.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Micro-LAM

Posted 2026-01-12

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