Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technician

Staffmark Group; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technician in Avon, CT for a direct-hire opportunity. You will set up, operate, and monitor fiber draw towers, follow work orders, recipes, and specs to ensure quality.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED with technical training preferred, 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, strong math and reading abilities, and basic computer skills. You’ll work 1st–3rd shifts with differential pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, instructions, and specifications.
• Strong math skills including measurements and calculations.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude required.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor fiber draw towers per schedules.
• Follow work orders, recipes, and quality standards.
• Review materials and specs before production starts.
• Inspect processes and troubleshoot to reduce downtime.
• Maintain production records and support continuous improvement.
• Handle materials per procedures and maintain 6S practices.
• Follow safety, ISO, and company operating procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading work instructions

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Ability to read drawings and product specs

Strong math skills (fractions, decimals, measurements)

Tools

Fiber draw towers

Process equipment

Job description

Now hiring for a Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technician - Direct Hire Opprtunity
Location: Avon, CT
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

• 2nd Shift Differential:Additional 8%
• 3rd Shift Differential:Additional 12%

Schedule:1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities

Work You Can Be Proud Of.
As a Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technician in Avon, you'll put in real effort and see real results. You'll help build products people use every day and get paid fair for doing it right.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or technical training preferred
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and product specifications
• Basic computer skills required
• Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, measurements, and basic calculations

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred
• Mechanical, technical, or industrial background preferred
• Experience with fiber optics, cable manufacturing, extrusion, or related processes is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and handle production materials and equipment safely
• Ability to work around manufacturing machinery and process equipment
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required protective equipment

Job Duties

• Set up, operate, and monitor fiber draw towers used in fiber optic manufacturing
• Follow work orders, production recipes, engineering specifications, and quality standards
• Review materials, drawings, and process requirements before production
• Inspect production processes to ensure quality and performance requirements are met
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Support Engineering with process development and continuous improvement projects
• Handle, label, and dispose of manufacturing materials according to established procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S practices
• Follow all safety, ISO, and company operating procedures
• Support additional manufacturing and production activities as needed

Benefits - Offered by Our Client

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with generous company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition assistance and on-the-job training.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Promotion-from-within culture.
• Generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• PPE, safety eyewear, and work-shoe allowance.
• Consistent shifts and schedules.
• Clean, climate-controlled, modern manufacturing facility.
• State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.