Culture
Optimax Believes in Diversity in the Workplace
We strive to create an inclusive workplace, promoting equity wherever possible, and removing barriers to entry that may hinder our mission to foster equality of opportunity throughout the company. Building an inclusive environment is a never-ending commitment. But it is one that encourages diversity of thought. Ultimately, practicing diversity is central to our goal of manufacturing the future; one that is brighter, and more understanding.
Watch this video highlighting the Women of Optics and learn more about the exciting world of STEM and how girls are making strides in engineering, science, and technology fields.
We are always striving to find, retain, and reward high-quality candidates, and are committed to removing barriers to entry for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
Optimax Patriots
Why are we so passionate about our mission? Many of us have military experience or direct relationships with military personnel. Currently, Optimax employs more than 20 veterans who are motivated and disciplined team players.
Hear from Ale' Mendoza, our director of human resources about how he transitioned from the military to Optimax, which has always been, a culture of growth and opportunity.
Join Our Growing Team
Join our growing team! No matter your background, bring the right attitude, and you'll create value with us. We're committed to building tomorrow's workforce through education and professional development. Explore opportunities and grow your career with us!Creating Your Future at Optimax
No matter where your path begins, it could lead you to a career at Optimax. Hear optics manufacturing stories from leaders, technicians, and more on how their career journeys led them to optics manufacturing and Optimax. Discover your Future at Optimax as part of a unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility in a dynamic work environment. We are looking for individuals who are committed to lifelong learning and creating value through their hard work.
Meet Leah, and learn about her many different careers. There were many twists and turns in Leah’s journey from history to library science that led her to her career in optics manufacturing as a workforce development coordinator at Optimax.
Meet Andy, and learn about his career journey to become an optics manufacturing group leader at Optimax. While not everyone knows what they want to do when they grow up, as a Star Wars fan who loved laser beams, Andy knew from a young age he wanted to learn more about the optics behind those beams. That led him to a career in optics manufacturing.
Meet Julius, a veteran who was looking for his next career. The military gave Julius a great foundation but “What was Julius going to do next?” The answer to that question led him to his second act in the optics manufacturing industry at Optimax.
Meet Casey, an artist that uses his creativity to make optics. It was a journey that started with art school and the discovery that he could combine his creative passion with manufacturing, which led Casey to his career as an optics technician and trainer in optics manufacturing at Optimax.
What’s with all the Tie-Dye?
Great things have small beginnings, and our eye-catching uniforms are no different. You might have noticed the tie-dye t-shirts on our website while researching career opportunities and culture. That isn’t just about marketing. We wear tie-dye t-shirts as part of our corporate uniform.
It started in the late 90s when our team was just 10–15 people. Back then, we wore plain white T-shirts with the company name on them. One day, our very own Dan Dworzanski got his white shirt dirty on the job. Rather than replace it, he got creative with some at-home dye and showed up on the job with the very first Optimax tie-dye t-shirt. People started asking him to give their uniforms the same treatment until Dan was overwhelmed by hundreds of orders.
We took that as a sign and launched the Optimax tie-dye tradition. Today, the tie-dye t-shirt is our corporate uniform. But it is also emblematic of our unique culture and fun-loving spirit.
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