Assembler

viaPhoton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision from day 1

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking a hands-on production teammate to assemble, inspect, and test high-quality fiber optic components on our Naperville, IL floor. You’ll follow detailed instructions, track work orders, and maintain meticulous records to ensure ship-ready products for major tech brands.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and pride in accurate workmanship on a growing production team with benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing or production experience is a plus but not required.
• Able to follow written work instructions and diagrams accurately.
• Safety‑minded, dependable, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test fiber optic components following step-by-step instructions and parts lists.
• Inspect finished products for quality and flag any defects before they ship.
• Keep accurate records of quality checks and production activity.
• Track work orders and schedules in our production system.
• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Read work instructions

Tools

Wire strippers

Pliers

Wrenches

Job description

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1: 0 AM

Compensation: 17.50/hr, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)

About viaPhoton

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led.

viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

About the Role

This is a hands-on production role where your work matters. You'll be part of a production floor team that assembles, inspects, and tests high-quality fiber optic components before they ship to customers. Your attention to detail directly impacts the quality of products shipped to some of the biggest names in tech. If you take pride in doing things right and want to be part of a team that’s growing fast, this is the place for you.

• Assemble and test fiber optic components following step‑by‑step instructions and parts lists
• Inspect finished products for quality and flag any defects before they ship
• Keep accurate records of quality checks and production activity
• Track work orders and schedules in our production system
• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment (a plus, but not required)
• Are dependable, safety‑conscious, and work well with others
• Have good hand‑eye coordination and careful attention to detail
• Are comfortable using hand tools like wire strippers, pliers, and wrenches
• Can read and follow written work instructions and diagrams

What’s in it for you?

• 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

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.