Building the Workforce
of Tomorrow

Each year Optimax commits to hiring
5% of its current workforce as interns.
We believe strongly in educating and
mentoring the future workforce.

Learn More

A Culture of Fun

We strive to make Optimax a fun
place to work and to get to know your
co-workers. We have a Fun Committee
that puts together monthly events including
Holiday Party, Oktoberfest, Company Picnic,
Costume Contests and more. We also sponso
Optimax sports teams from golf to volleyball.

Learn More

Optimax strives to integrate “total health”
into everyday activities including:

Optimax Wellness

Learn More

• Career
• Emotional
• Financial
• Physical
• Social

CHECK OUT AVAILABLE JOBS*

*Our application is currently not mobile compatible. Please use a desktop/laptop to apply

Optimax

Culture

Optimax’s unique corporate culture of teamwork and innovation provides a dynamic work environment. People who are committed to lifelong learning and creating value will thrive here. We also embrace a teal culture, which means the organization is shaped by the people and not the objectives of its leaders, and team members are empowered to self-manage. In addition, each month the Fun & Wellness Committees put on multiple events to make sure that fun always stays part of life at Optimax.

Optimax Believes in Diversity in the Workplace

The Women at Optimax discuss their stories of what got them into Optics, what they do day in and day out and what they love about their job.

Optimax strives to find & retain employees with High-quality and High-potential. We have increased opportunities for:

Women
Minorities
Veterans
Individuals with Disabilities

Optimax Systems, Inc. Mission and Quality Policy

Enabling customer success and employee prosperity.

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.

MORE ABOUT OUR VETERANS

A Culture of Wellness

A healthy company culture is built intentionally. Optimax is committed to integrating “total health” into its culture; supporting employee prosperity and well-being in all aspects of life: Career, Emotional, Financial, Physical and Social.

Career

Professional Development

Apprenticeship Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program (See External Training for info and forms)
Internal Training Opportunities
Engineering Leadership Rotational Program

Emotional

Work and Life Balance

Optimax Patitude PTO Donation Policy

Optimax recognizes that employees may have a family emergency or a personal crisis that causes a severe impact to them resulting in a need for additional time off in excess of their available sick/personal time. To address this need all eligible employees will be allowed to donate sick/personal time from their unused balance to their co-workers in need in accordance with this policy, which is strictly voluntary.

Work Life Matters (WLM) Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers services to help promote well-being and enhance the quality of life for you and your family. Support and guidance is available online for assistance with family and personal issues (Health, Family, Legal & Financial)

Financial

Sound Investments & Company Perks

AAA Defensive Driving 6-Hour Course held periodically at Optimax. Lower portions of your auto insurance by up to 10% for 3 years and take up to 4 points off of your driving record for moving violations within the last 18 months.
BJ Warehouse Membership Discount: Employees (and/or 1 household member) may join at a company member rate immediately upon hire, or at any time during the year. Visit the HR office for pricing details and voucher.
401K Plan
Enterprise RideShare Vanpooling (depending upon participants in area)
Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC), Cumming Nature Center, or a Strasenburgh Planetarium star show Passes. Receive discounted admission to giant-screen films and laser shows.
Verizon Cell Phone Employee Discount

Physical

Healthy & Fit

Annual Charlie Klinger Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Biometric Testing – Periodic free evaluations at Optimax “Know Your Stats”
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 365 – Discount rates on gym memberships, health, and wellness deals exclusive to Blue members
Flu Shot Clinic hosted in the fall annually at Optimax.
FREE yogurt, granola and fruit every day! Plus, enjoy 10% off healthy snack purchases every Friday in our breakroom.
LA Fitness Gym Membership Discount Rates
Martial Arts: Kuk Sool Won offers discounted rates for Optimax employees and family members for Ontario and Williamson locations.
Massages – Offered periodically by Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage (OSTM)
Optimax Team Sports, such as Bowling, Golf, Hockey, Volleyball and more.
Refillable water bottles – a gift to all new hires!
The Good Food Collective – Provides members with fresh, healthy, whole foods grown or produced with the planet in mind. GOOD FOOD Shares representing Upstate NY are delivered to Optimax.

Social

Get Connected & Have Some Fun

We believe in working hard and having fun while we do it

External Volunteer Opportunities & Internal Contacts
Fun Committee
Optimax Beach Condo
Optimax Gear
Woman of Optimax (WOO) – for ladies’ get-togethers and sharing info

Find out more at...

Career Resources

Brochures

Optimax Career Brochures

Careers Overview

Optimax in Space

Career Descriptions

POM Apprentice Program

Optimax Virtual Tour

Videos

Optimax Culture

0:46

We are OptiStrong

31.08.2020

Optimax stands together to become OptiStrong through all of the challenges we face in our lives. #WeAreOptiStrong

103

14:39

On The Job With Finger Lakes TV

20.10.2017

Finger Lakes TV has launched a new show, called “On the Job with Finger Lakes Television,” to help young people learn more about careers with employers in the Finger Lakes region. The first episode features two women who work at Optimax Systems in Ontario, Wayne County, Jaeden Powers and Genny Kingsley. They talk about the path to their current career and the type of work they do. “On the Job with Finger Lakes Television” is shown every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and every Friday at 8 p.m. on channel 12 or digital 5.12 on the Spectrum cable system in the Finger Lakes region. All Finger Lakes TV content is simultaneously webcast at fingerlakestv.org/live. The show is a collaboration with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and Finger Lakes Community College. Finger Lakes Television is an independent public access station based at FLCC’s main campus through an in-kind donation of space and administrative services. The station broadcasts live Canandaigua and Geneva city council meetings, providing hands-on camera opportunities for FLCC students. Finger Lakes TV also records and broadcasts community events such as lectures, concerts and parades as well as national public access programming from NASA and other sources. For more information about Finger Lakes TV, call (585) 785-1623.

139

2:49

Training for the Optics Field at Community College

13.01.2019

Jake Thurston likes working with both hand tools and sophisticated equipment in his work in the optics field. He has always liked to design and innovate. He took programs at Monroe Community College that gave him the right skills for a job as an optician, but he thinks people with a variety of job skills in applied sciences, technology or the trades can be good candidates for the optics sector. He works at Optimax as an optician. Learn more. Produced by WXXI for American Graduate: Getting To Work #AmGradROC #AmGrad Explore More Good Jobs at: http://wxxi.org/grad

1215

36:24

30th Celebration Band Performance

26.01.2022

1:39

The Optimax Culture - T.I.G.U.R.

02.02.2022

What is it like to be a part of a unique corporate culture? A few Optimax employees describe it as "mind-boggling", "diverse", and "so much fun!" #Culture #HumanResources

334

Creating Your Future at Optimax