Lead Pipefitter, Optical Fiber Manufacturing

lighteracareers; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, seeks a Pipefitter to support its Maintenance Department. You will install, maintain, modify, repair, and test manufacturing equipment for fiber optic processes, working with high-purity piping, valves, and abatement systems.

The ideal candidate has two years of accredited trades training, basic trades skills, strong reading and writing in English, time management, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of an accredited Trades School with certification of completion of all course work or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience
• Demonstrated ability with basic skills associated with this trade.
• Qualified to the Emergency Response Technician Level as specified in federal regulations meeting state and federal guidelines 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
• Training and certification to the Level in the Emergency Medical Service as defined by the State of Georgia.
• Pass required physical as specified in federal and state regulations.
• Machine control interface (touchscreens)
• Problem-solving, Able troubleshoot machine problems
• Reading, Writing English language
• Able to understand and read process and instrumentation diagrams and piping diagrams.
• Time management
• Strong Computer skills (for looking up machine parts, machine schematic,)
• Computer app use

Responsibilities

• Independently plan work assignments and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Train and direct efforts of plant trades helpers, junior trades workers, trainees and trades workers assigned to assist in the performance of the work.
• Collaborate with functional personnel in own and other organizations to resolve problems and recommend solutions based on trades knowledge.
• Wearing protective equipment and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Piping systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading & writing English

Time management

Basic trades skills

Safety compliance

Computer skills

Reading piping diagrams

Education

Trade school certificate

Tools

PLC trending

Gas detection devices

Borescopes

Test equipment

Job description

Lightera, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, seeks a Pipefitter to support its Maintenance Department. You will install, maintain, modify, repair, and test manufacturing equipment for fiber optic processes, working with high-purity piping, valves, and abatement systems.

The ideal candidate has two years of accredited trades training, basic trades skills, strong reading and writing in English, time management, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.