Assembler

viaPhoton, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of fiber optic technology! This dynamic Assembler role offers significant ownership and responsibility, where your contributions will directly impact company growth. You will work in a collaborative environment, assembling innovative products while adhering to high-quality standards. Enjoy a culture that promotes professional development, teamwork, and a fun atmosphere with monthly bonding events and flexible paid time off. If you are eager to learn and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Monthly team bonding events

Free lunches

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Familiar with production procedures and policies.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires and components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products according to specifications and BOM.
• Verify quantities and quality of components.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Tool usage (wire stripper, pliers, wrenches)

Team collaboration

Interpret technical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wire stripper

Pliers

Wrenches

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Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.

This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Who We Are

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

viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months—whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next-generation broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In less than 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 150, and have added top cloud service providers to our growing customer base. We have only just gotten started -- our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ BN connectivity industry.

We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:

• Fearless Innovation we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better
• Forward Together we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed
• Integrity Over Everything we believe in long term relationships and doing what is right, always
• Nimble, Always we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble
• Be the Bar we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it

Responsible for assembling products to specifications in a timely manner to meet customer demands. Perform assembly tasks as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for putting together parts and components to create new products while adhering to BOM.
• Responsible for verifying the correct quantities of component part and quality checking completed items.
• Understanding basic ERP, computer, and scheduling requirements.
• Follows technical instructions, reads, and interprets BOM.
• Handle products in a manner where there is no damage or mishandling.
• Quality spot checks with proper documentation.
• Ensuring that all required tasks of the production lead/supervisor are completed safely and efficiently through meeting the company quality standards.
• Maintaining a neat and well-maintained work area free of trash debris, plastic, cardboard, etc.
• Performs additional duties as required
• Responsibilities may vary depending on the assigned station. Employees typically will rotate through the various stations.
  

What You Will Bring

• Familiar with Production procedures, policies, goals and objectives.
• Attention to detail and have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Able to use tools properly (e.g., wire stripper, pliers, and wrenches).
• Exercise caution and strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Work well with a team and collaborate with other departments.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires (specifically but not limited to red, blue, green, orange, and yellow), tabs and electronic components.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Why Join Us

• Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
• Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
• Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
• ️Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion
• 401(k) Match – We offer company match to help you plan for your future.
• Benefits Overview-- To view our comprehensive benefits packageCLICK HERE

Shifts:

1st Shift 7AM-3:30 PM

2nd Shift 3:30PM-12:00 AM

Ready to Build the Future? Apply now

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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