Manufacturing Technician, Preform
About The Position
We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Technician who enjoys cutting-edge technology, troubleshooting, and being part of a tight-knit team. Our Glassworks team is looking for help on our 2nd shift, supporting our business growth. This position is located in our Sturbridge, MA facility, but is part of our Avon, CT division. Lightera provides the necessary training to allow for growth in the role, and invests in your future. We pride ourselves on our constant drive towards safety, quality, continuous improvement and commitment to our customers’ needs. Our technicians are responsible for manual, mechanical operations to set-up and operate multiple computerized lathes and equipment used in production and for the development of specialty optical fiber products. The candidate will also participate in improvement initiatives to meet department goals and/or business objectives. Be a critical part of the team making precision material used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
Requirements
- A.S. or High School Diploma required; additional education or training preferred.
- 2+ years similar manufacturing experience highly preferred.
- Solid math skills (strong understanding of fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, and the ability to do simple conversions and calculations using a calculator).
- 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.
- Mechanical/technical aptitude or interest.
- Experience with glass working, and use of glass working equipment highly preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues desired.
Responsibilities
- Preform manual, mechanical operations and glass working techniques to support optical fiber perform production.
- Perform all glass working duties including welding, cutting, glass set up preparation, over-collapse, glass etching, etc.
- Support and perform Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) operation as needed.
- Operate production-tracking software and maintain production records of perform manufacturing
- Support training activities for employees in the Preform Department to adequately perform and improve their job junction in both glassworks and MCVD areas.
- Assist in establishing documentation for manufacturing procedures, processes and equipment.
- Etch performs in acid to achieve desired diameter.
- Perform preform index profile tests to inspect perform-manufactured products.
- Modify recipe phases to have correct heat, solenoid and mode code settings.
- Ability to read GDS schematics.
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.
- Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
