Fiber Development Operation Technician

About the role

The Fiber Development Operation Technician operates full functionality of process equipment to make optical fiber preforms. Responsibilities include controlling all aspects of the glass making process, performing normal maintenance and initial troubleshooting of equipment, and learning to modify equipment configurations as needed. The role also involves learning to create and tune consolidation recipes based on measured results.

Responsibilities

• Operate full functionality of process equipment to make optical fiber preforms.
• Control all aspects of glass making process including flame-working, setup, operation, run completion and data entry.
• Perform normal maintenance and initial troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform modifications to configuration of equipment as required by process.
• Train in consolidation recipe creation and tuning from measured results.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a technical field or strong Math/Science background and/or experiences
• 2+ years experience in technician, process or manufacturing roles.
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of processes
• Attention to fine detail and ability to follow complex, multi-step instructions.
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use tools within MicroSoft Excel, Word and databases.
• Technical problem solving experience, critical thinking, and data-based decision making skills.
• Follows previously defined procedures. Proposes and implements basic solutions to routine problems.

Qualifications

• Chemistry basics, safe handling of chemicals.
• Documentation and/or technical report writing experience.
• Electronics Control systems understanding a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/production operations and scheduling requirements.
• Familiarity with glass making equipment or previous experience with glass making processes.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to function in a "hands-on" role.

Benefits

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $58,411.00 - $80,316.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Pay

The starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

The position is available on a full-time basis.