Optical Technician I (Sapphire) at Attalon, Inc. – Murrieta, California

Attalon’s Murrieta site specializes in advanced optical manufacturing for critical aerospace and defense programs. Our team produces high-performance optical components and coatings that enable precision targeting and durability in the harshest environments. From missile guidance optics to thermal protection solutions, Murrieta plays a vital role in delivering technologies that provide the warfighter with a decisive edge.

Optical Technician 1We are looking for candidates to join our Optical Fabrication team. Under general supervision, you will operate and maintain machines, fabricate optical parts, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with strict optical and mechanical specifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Operate, set up, and adjust machines; perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance

Read blueprints and work instructions to meet part specifications

Clean parts using approved chemicals (e.g., acetone)

Inspect optical surfaces for quality and compliance

Perform accurate data entry and support metrology processes

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: 1+ year of related experience in manufacturing or machine operation

Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and drawings

Basic knowledge of machinery and manufacturing processes

Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and reliability

Results-driven, team-oriented, and committed to safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in machine operation within a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with optical manufacturing and material handling procedures

Skilled use of hand tools, such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges

Ability to read and interpret prints, specs, and drawings to verify dimensions

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Working Conditions

Regularly required to sit, use hands, and handle delicate parts

Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally (with or without assistance)

Requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and inspecting small parts using precision instruments

Must wear required safety gear for extended periods and handle solutions like acetone

For California residents, the hourly pay range for this role is $16.07–$27.48.
Please note this range is a general guideline, and individual offers depend on factors like responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Safety Requirements:
All employees must attend scheduled training, adhere to site-specific EHS procedures, follow Corporate EHS standards, and appropriately use PPE based on job requirements. Supervisors will ensure compliance, provide work instructions, and monitor adherence to safety protocols.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities:
At designated locations, this role may include responsibilities to support and maintain ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, or other applicable Quality and Environmental Management standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementAttalon, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control ComplianceThis role entails access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, candidates must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.