Fiber Optic Assembly Technician

Kelly Services; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Webster, NY is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will support the assembly of advanced fiber optic products and prototypes, contributing to production and engineering initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on fiber optic assembly experience, including ribbonizing, fusion splicing, and connector termination, with a track record of precision in a fast-paced lab or factory setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on fiber optic assembly experience.
• Experience with fiber ribbonizing, stripping, cleaving, and fusion splicing.
• Ability to handle delicate fibers and high-density assemblies with precision.
• Proficient in optical microscopes and inspection tools.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fibers for assembly including coating removal and cleaning.
• Create fiber ribbons using ribbonization fixtures.
• Perform single-fiber and mass fusion splicing on advanced equipment.
• Terminate connectors and inspect for quality.
• Inspect end faces and splice quality with microscopes.
• Document splice loss and maintain process traceability.
• Follow work instructions and maintain quality controls.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment for optics and chemicals.
• Support prototype builds and development projects.
• Collaborate with engineering on process optimization.

Skills

Fiber optic assembly

Fusion splicing

Ribbonizing

Microscope inspection

Documentation

Tools

Fusion splicer equipment

Inspection instruments

Fine hand tools

Job description

Position: Fiber Optic Assembly Technician

Pay Rate: $34.00 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
Location: Webster, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fiber Optic Assembly Technicianto join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the assembly of advanced fiber optic products and prototypes, contributing to both production and engineering initiatives. The position requires expertise in fiber preparation, ribbonization, fusion splicing, connector termination, and optical inspection. The ideal candidate will demonstrate precision, manual dexterity, and experience working with bare optical fibers in a fast-paced laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare optical fibers for assembly, including coating removal, cleaning, stripping, and cleaving.
  
• Create and secure fiber ribbons using ribbonization fixtures and materials.
  
• Perform single-fiber and mass fusion splicing using advanced fusion splicing equipment.
  
• Execute connector termination and inspect assemblies for quality and workmanship.
  
• Inspect fiber end faces, splice quality, and assembly integrity using microscopes and specialized inspection tools.
  
• Measure and document splice loss, fiber identification, and process traceability.
  
• Follow established work instructions, process documentation, and strict quality control procedures.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all safety requirements for optical fibers and chemicals.
  
• Support prototype builds, qualification samples, process improvements, and development projects.
  
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process optimization, fixture validation, troubleshooting, and yield improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in fiber optic assembly, cable assembly, or a related field.
  
• Skilled in fiber ribbonizing, stripping, cleaving, and fusion splicing processes.
  
• Proven ability to handle delicate optical fibers and high-density assemblies with precision.
  
• Proficient in the use of optical microscopes, inspection instruments, and fine hand tools.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written technical procedures.
  
• Effective documentation and record-keeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating mass fusion splicers (Sumitomo, Fujikura, AFL, or equivalent).
  
• Familiarity with MPO or other multi-fiber connector platforms.
  
• Knowledge of single-mode, ribbon, and specialty optical fiber types.
  
• Background supporting prototype builds or working in R&D environments.
  
• Understanding of insertion loss testing, ferrule end-face inspection, and optical assembly industry standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform precise assembly tasks under a microscope for extended periods.
  
• Capacity to handle small and delicate components reliably.
  
• Full color vision required for fiber identification and inspection.
  
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.