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Andrew Prochnow is a seasoned professional with 24 years of experience in optics manufacturing, quality control, and leadership. He has a strong background in optical fabrication, metrology, and training. Prochnow has worked for Precision Optics Corporation for over two decades, holding various positions including Lead Optician and Optics Lab Supervisor. He also served in the US Army National Guard and holds a Secret Security Clearance.

Credentials

  • Secret Security Clerance
    US Government
    Jan, 2003
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Optician / Optics Lab Supervisor
      • Jun 2013 - Present

      Establish and maintain the Optics Lab production schedule.Work with the Director of Operations and Director of Sales and Marketing to establish schedules to meet company time lines and manufacturing schedules.Work with the Director of Engineering and the General Manager of the Optics Lab on new R/D products and optical systems in regards to design and optical fabrication.Establish a Quality system to inspect all optical components and sub assemblies which has resulted in a quality rate of 100% since August 2014 and resulted in 0 customer returns for the same time period.Work with the General Manager of the Optics Lab to establish procedures and protocols to reduce scrap to levels under 5%

    • Lead Optician
      • Jun 2010 - Present

      Train various employees in using different techniques in all stages of the optical manufacturing process which includes generation of the optic itself to the manufacturing of optical sub assemblies.In a technical role establish procedures for the continued manufacturing, cleaning and assembly processes.Visit customers to educate staff on cleaning and handling techniques. Demonstrate in an clear and concise fashion on micro precision optical components.

    • Optical Technician
      • Mar 2000 - Jun 2010

      Apprentice a German trained Master Optician learning principles of optics and optical fabrication to include spherical, flat, and specializing in Micro Optical lenses and prisms.Developed an understanding of Optical metrology learning to use various instrumentation to test and measure dimensional, angular, and surface qualities.

  • US Army
    • Massachusetts
    • Soldier
      • 1998 - 2004
      • Massachusetts

      A member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard While in the Army National Guard I was first trained as a Chaplin’s Assistant later taking on the position of an Administrative Clerk and then followed by joining an Infantry unit. While in a Head Quarters company I took on an interim position as Acting Battalion PSNCO. I had taken part in several Unit mobilizations working at the Massachusetts Army National Guard State Headquarters. During my time in service I took part in Operation Enduring Freedom from 2003-2004. Deploying to the Detention Facility at GTMO.

Education

  • 2000 - 2002
    Quinsigamond Community College

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