Manufacturing Technician

Lightera; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our fiber optic assembly team. You will perform hands-on assembly to meet production and quality standards, working with technicians and engineers under established guidelines.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and basic math, English literacy, and computer skills (Outlook). We offer competitive pay starting at $19/hour and a benefits package including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of assembly/manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook (email) and ability to type accurately for data entry.
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend English.
• Curiosity and desire to learn.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks in basic and intermediate fiber optic assembly processes.
• Maintain a clean work area and clean room standards where applicable.
• Follow established cleanliness and organization protocols to ensure workstations are maintained with all necessary parts and equipment.
• Notify support personnel of equipment/process problems in a timely manner to minimize down time and maximize efficiency and yield.
• Follow established procedures and product drawings to ensure product quality.
• Work independently or as a team member at assigned workstation.
• Maintain flexibility to change to different workstation as directed by area leader.
• Assist other operators as required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by communicating observations and contributing to problem solving exercises.
• Perform other related duties as required by management.
• Follow Lightera Personnel Policies & Safety Procedures and ISO guidelines.

Skills

Basic math

Data entry

English communication

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lightera has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our division located in Somerset, NJ, and help support our continued business growth.

The primary function of this position is to perform duties associated with the hands-on assembly of specialty fiber optic devices to meet production and quality requirements. This position works closely with other technicians and engineers in the area, and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform assigned tasks consistently, including a variety of basic and intermediate fiber optic assembly processes
• Maintain a clean work area and clean room standards where applicable
• Follow established cleanliness and organization protocols to ensure workstations are maintained with all necessary parts and equipment
• Notify support personnel of equipment/process problems in a timely manner to minimize down time and maximize efficiency and yield
• Follow established procedures and product drawings to ensure product quality
• Work independently or as a team member at assigned workstation
• Maintain flexibility to change to different workstation as directed by area leader
• Assist other operators as required
• Support continuous improvement efforts by communicating observations and contributing to problem solving exercises
• Perform other related duties as required by management
• Follow Lightera Personnel Policies & Safety Procedures and ISO guidelines

Key Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1- years of assembly / manufacturing or related experience preferred
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills including Outlook (email) and ability to type accurately for data entry
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend English
• Curiosity and desire to learn
• Keen attention to detail

This position offers a starting pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan. Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

Lightera, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.