Fiber Draw Technician — Precision, Growth & Impact

lighteracareers; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% premium on 2nd shift

12% premium on 3rd shift

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

PPE allowance

Job summary

LIGHTERA in Avon, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join our fiber draw team. You will set up and operate fiber draw towers, review orders and specs, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO guidelines while producing precision optical fibers used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

We offer training and growth, competitive salaries, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• AS or High School Diploma required; technical training preferred.
• 1-3 years of Manufacturing Experience.
• Technical or mechanical background.
• Extrusion or optical fiber cable experience preferred.
• Willing and able to train in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and convey work instructions and drawings.
• Good math skills; able to do basic calculations with a calculator.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fiber draw towers for manufacturing of specialty fiber optic products.
• Review work orders, materials, specifications and process requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and ISO guidelines, handle and dispose of chemicals as required.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to meet department goals and business objectives.
• Support process engineering with new or revised process conditions; coordinate to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, 6S-compliant work area and support continuous improvement.
• Notify support personnel of equipment/process problems promptly to minimize downtime.
• Support all production processes and collaborate with other departments as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical background

Reading drawings

Mathematical ability

Basic computer skills

Willing to train

Education

AS or High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Extrusion equipment experience

Optical fiber cable experience

Job description

LIGHTERA in Avon, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join our fiber draw team. You will set up and operate fiber draw towers, review orders and specs, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO guidelines while producing precision optical fibers used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.

We offer training and growth, competitive salaries, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.