Position Description: Gatan, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality instrumentation and software for imaging and analysis in TEM and SEM applications. The Gatan name is recognized and respected throughout the worldwide scientific community and has been synonymous with high quality products and the industry's leading technology. We are currently looking for an Assembler 3 to join our Optics Department, inspecting, assembling and testing optical components and imaging sensor assemblies. Working within a small team of 4, you will be responsible for manufacturing high quality, precision devices in a clean production environment. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Ability to handle delicate parts and assist with the cleaning and packing of parts and material. • A steady hand and the ability to work with incredibly small parts is a must. • Ability to visually inspect optical components for microscopic defects, attention to detail and a commitment to high quality product is essential. • Previous optics experience and or clean room experience a plus. • Uses a variety of metrology and inspection tools to test and inspect optical components for accuracy and quality. • Ability to follow direction and coaching from others with minimal supervision. • Characterize, measure, track and positively influence variables that are associated with assigned production processes. • Maintain updated documentation of process OMS that incorporate best practices, eliminate safety concerns while maintaining a cleanroom integrity. • Work with other team members in establishing WIP metrics, monitoring performance and improving yields associated with assigned processes. • Under direction, works from interrelated manufacturing documents and verbal instructions to perform required tasks. • Assembles close tolerance parts that may have unusual shapes and may require specialized joining techniques such as gluing, potting, pressing, soldering and spot welding. • May perform adjustments and calibrations requiring the use of hand tools, small power tools, precision measuring devices and other specialized equipment including, but not limited to, arbor presses, vacuum test equipment, optical microscopes, electronic testing fixtures and digital multi-meters. • Completes required paperwork according to established procedures. • Assembler level 3 assists with the training of less experienced personnel.