Fiber Optic Assembler

MACOM; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A semiconductor manufacturing company in Hamilton Township, NJ is seeking an Assembler 2 for fiber optic assembly. The ideal candidate will follow diagrams to assemble cables and ensure quality through inspection. Required skills include dexterity and familiarity with assembly procedures. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $25.00–$30.00 and various benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in following standard operating procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fiber optic cables following diagrams.
• Prepare fiber optic cable for polishing.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts.

Skills

High degree of dexterity

Experience using microscopes

Familiar with assembly drawings

Job description

Company Overview

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Title

Assembler 2 - Fiber Optic Assembler

Position Overview

An Assembler 2 reads and follows diagrams to assemble and lens fiber optic cables according to product specifications. Supports production and efficient machine operation under direct supervision. Familiar with standard assembly concepts, practices, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Align, fit, and assemble component parts into completed units, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates.
• Prepare fiber optic cable for fiber polishing and complete the polishing process to specifications.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Examine parts for defects, repairs, reworks, and calibrate assemblies to meet operational tolerances.
• Prepare work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Key Competencies & Skills Required

• High degree of dexterity.
• Familiar with following travelers and standard operating procedures and follows basics of assembly drawings under direct supervision.
• Experience using microscopes to inspect products and ensure the highest standard of quality.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Salary Range

$25.00–$30.00 per hour. Actual salary offered will depend on factors such as work location, relevant experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.