Manufacturing Technician, Fiber Draw

Lightera • Avon, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LIGHTERA is seeking hands-on Manufacturing Technicians for their Fiber Draw departments on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts in Avon, CT. This role is responsible for product flow using prints, recipes, and workmanship standards to ensure engineering and quality specifications are met. The technician will be a critical part of the team making precision material used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries. Lightera provides necessary training for growth and invests in employee futures, emphasizing safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer commitment.

Requirements

• AS or High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years of Manufacturing Experience
• Technical or mechanical background, or interest.
• Willing and able to train and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and convey work instructions.
• Ability to read drawings to ensure that product meets customer specifications.
• Must have good math skills (strong understanding of fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, and the ability to do simple conversions and calculations using a calculator).
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education or technical training preferred.
• Extrusion or optical fiber cable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operation of fiber draw towers for manufacturing of specialty fiber optic products.
• Review work orders, materials, specifications and process requirements.
• Follow Lightera Personnel Policies & Safety Procedures and ISO guidelines.
• Ensure all chemicals used in fiber manufacturing processes are handled, labeled and disposed of according to procedure.
• Promptly inform the Supervisor or safety manager of any safety concerns.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to meet department goals and/or business objectives.
• Support process engineering developing and documenting new or revised process conditions as assigned.
• Coordinate efforts to correct equipment/process problems in order to minimize down-time and maximize efficiency and yield.
• Maintain a clean work area where applicable (6S).
• Seek opportunities for, and support, continuous improvement efforts, both individually and departmentally.
• Notify support personnel of equipment/process problems in a timely manner in order to minimize unplanned down time.
• Support all production processes, other departments or jobs, and other operators, based on the needs of the business.

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. We promote from within.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.
• PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance.
• Consistent shifts and schedules.

What This Job Offers

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