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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.\nWith 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.\nThe Technician supports the manufacturing, inspection, and processing of high-precision optical components. Technicians run production orders, collaborate with engineering, support process development, and contribute to continuous improvement. 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Applicants for these positions may need to qualify as a “U.S. Person,” which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted refugee or asylum status.\nAre 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?\nIDEX 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.\nAttention 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. 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