Manufacturing Technician
viaPhoton•Naperville, IL
•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite
About The Position
You'll optimize fiber optic manufacturing processes by working hands-on with equipment, operators, and engineers. This role bridges technical know-how with practical production reality. You'll run experiments, analyze data, identify improvements, and help us manufacture faster and better every day.
Requirements
- Have an associate's degree or higher in engineering or a related field
- Have experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, with SolidWorks preferred
- Can perform dimensional measurements and geometric tolerancing
- Are familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- Bring careful troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
Nice To Haves
- Speak Spanish
Responsibilities
- Support daily production setup to align with production schedules and keep manufacturing operations running
- Build prototypes and make equipment recommendations for new products
- Collaborate with the process team to run tests, experiments, and data analysis that identify process improvements
- Perform equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Collect and analyze process data, generate reports, and present findings that drive continuous improvement
- Provide technical support and training to production associates on standardized processes
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- Monthly team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
