Engineering Technician

Lightera • Avon, CT

3h • Onsite

About The Position

LIGHTERA is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their division in Avon, CT. This role supports continued business growth and involves working on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM). The selected candidate will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment within the Glassworks department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNC operation experience, 2 years minimum.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with machine tools and gauges.
• Troubleshooting equipment and process.
• Knowledge of Metrology.
• Knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing.
• Ability to work with tolerancing +/-.0001”.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to write procedures and read and understand complex manufacturing drawings/process layouts.
• Demonstrate positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail.
• Must be effective in time management and efficiently pass jobs through the work-flow.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Engineering discipline a plus.
• Experience with machining of glass materials desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to drill and machine fiber optic preforms to print.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment, including cleaning and maintaining coolant tanks and filters.
• Execute tooling changeovers between different products.
• Inspect the quality of work output against drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a database of process and inspection results, and periodically review process stability.
• Maintain an appropriate tooling inventory.
• Operate multiple machines concurrently.
• Maintain a safe work area.
• Perform 6S and audit documentation.
• Support production rod draw needs.
• Complete material transactions in JDE for completed work and report scrap.
• Identify machine-related issues requiring Engineering or Maintenance support.
• Participate in the Total Preventative Maintenance program.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, with an 8% premium on 2nd shift, and 12% premium on 3rd.
• Generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well-being.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance, on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.
• Casual work environment, PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance.
• Consistent shifts and schedules.
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED