Manufacturing Technician

Lightera•Franklin Township, NJ

8d•$19

About The Position

Lightera has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our division located in Somerset, NJ, and help support our continued business growth. The primary function of this position is to perform duties associated with the hands-on assembly of specialty fiber optic devices to meet production and quality requirements. This position works closely with other technicians and engineers in the area, and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This role will begin training on the day shift, but is expected to eventually transition to the 2nd shift schedule (3:00pm EST - 11:30pm EST).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of assembly or manufacturing experience
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills including Outlook (email) and ability to type accurately for data entry
Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend English
Curiosity and desire to learn
Keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks consistently, including a variety of basic and intermediate fiber optic assembly processes
Maintain a clean work area and clean room standards where applicable
Follow established cleanliness and organization protocols to ensure workstations are maintained with all necessary parts and equipment
Notify support personnel of equipment/process problems in a timely manner to minimize down time and maximize efficiency and yield
Follow established procedures and product drawings to ensure product quality
Work independently or as a team member at assigned workstation
Maintain flexibility to change to different workstation as directed by area leader
Assist other operators as required
Support continuous improvement efforts by communicating observations and contributing to problem solving exercises
Perform other related duties as required by management
Follow Lightera Personnel Policies & Safety Procedures and ISO guidelines