UV Coloring Operator | Day Shift

AFL; Thurso; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in office schedule for eligible

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match (up to 4%)

Professional development, training, &

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

AFL is seeking an UV Coloring Associate to operate coloring equipment and ensure quality standards are met for optical fiber. The role requires monitoring machine performance, performing daily inspections, and ensuring accurate inventory and production records in Oracle.

Responsibilities include re-palletizing colored fiber, coordinating with Shipping and Receiving, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The position follows a 2-2-3 day shift schedule (7a-7p) with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of discrete manufacturing experience in cable manufacturing.
• Current AFL manufacturing process certification.
• Current EHS/Quality certification and EHS training.
• No pending, active, or repetitive disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Operate UV coloring equipment to process optical fiber according to production specifications.
• Complete inventory and production transactions accurately in Oracle.
• Re-palletize finished colored fiber and prepare material for shipment or internal transfer.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to ensure timely movement of materials to designated locations.
• Perform daily machine inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of machine parts, tooling, and the work area.
• Monitor product quality and report any equipment or process issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Discrete manufacturing

Oracle transactions

Detail-oriented

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

AFL manufacturing process certification

EHS/Quality certification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer

• A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

The UV Coloring Associate is responsible for operating UV coloring equipment to apply color coatings to optical fiber in accordance with production and quality requirements. This position requires monitoring machine performance, completing fiber transactions in Oracle, and ensuring finished products are properly identified, palletized, and routed to the correct destination.

Key responsibilities include re-palletizing colored fiber, coordinating with Shipping and Receiving to facilitate material movement, and maintaining accurate inventory and production records. The associate is also responsible for conducting daily machine inspections, performing routine maintenance activities, and maintaining cleanliness of machine components, tooling, and the surrounding work area to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate UV coloring equipment to process optical fiber according to production specifications.
• Complete inventory and production transactions accurately in Oracle.
• Re-palletize finished colored fiber and prepare material for shipment or internal transfer.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to ensure timely movement of materials to designated locations.
• Perform daily machine inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of machine parts, tooling, and the work area.
• Monitor product quality and report any equipment or process issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated performer with 3+ years of discrete manufacturing experience in cable manufacturing
• Current AFL manufacturing process certification
• Current EHS/Quality certification and EHS training
• No pending, active, or a repetitive history of disciplinary action
• Very detail oriented (Mistakes cause lose in production)
• Dependable with exceptional attendance history
• Available to work a day shift 2-2-3 schedule (7a-7p)