Technician – Optical Polishing Operations

About the role

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Technician to operate and monitor Double Side 12B polishing machines in its Singapore facility. The role involves handling optical components, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Double Side 12B polishing machines according to work instructions and process specifications.
• Load and unload optical components, carriers, fixtures, and polishing consumables.
• Prepare polishing slurry, perform machine setup, and make routine process adjustments.
• Conduct in‑process inspections and measurements, record production and quality data accurately.
• Troubleshoot minor machine and process issues, escalating abnormalities when required.
• Perform equipment cleaning, basic maintenance, and housekeeping activities while following safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Required profile

• O‑Level, NITEC/Higher NITEC or Diploma in Engineering field.
• Manufacturing or machine‑operation experience preferred; experience in polishing, lapping, or optics manufacturing is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of quality inspection and measurement tools.
• Ability to follow SOPs, attention to detail, and good safety awareness.
• Willingness to work rotating or 12‑hour shift patterns and overtime as required.

Required skills

• Operation of Double Side 12B polishing machines.
• Polishing slurry preparation and equipment setup.
• Use of quality inspection and measurement tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.