Manufacturing Technician (Weekend Shift)

About the role

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. Founded in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, Lightera has a rich history of pioneering optical innovations. 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. We are currently seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join our Glassworks team.

Responsibilities

• Preform manual, mechanical operations and glass handling techniques to support MCVD production used for manufacturing high quality, low-cost optical fiber
• Operate production-tracking software and maintain production records of preform manufacturing
• Perform preform index profile tests to inspect perform-manufactured products
• Support training activities for employees in the SFPG Department to adequately perform and improve their job function in MCVD
• Etch performs in acid to achieve desired diameter
• Check entire lathe and GDS and check for any leaks and broken parts
• Aid in establishing documentation for manufacturing procedures, processes and equipment
• Modify recipe phases to have correct heat, solenoid and mode code settings
• Handle and transport corrosive chemical necessary for MCVD manufacturing
• Support and perform other duties as required by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five or more years of similar manufacturing experience required
• Experience with use of chemical/gas desired
• 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 and 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional education and/or technical training is preferred
• Five or more years of similar manufacturing experience required
• Experience with use of chemical/gas desired
• 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 and 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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, with a 20% premium on our weekend shift
• 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

Pay

• $20-$25 per hour

Schedule

• 32 hours/week
• Two-12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday
• An 8-hour shift during the week