Manufacturing Technician / Assembler

Engineering Resource Group, Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for 1st or 2nd shift to assemble and test optical components. The role supports meeting production and quality requirements with the technician team.

Responsibilities include optical fiber handling, cleaving, splicing, and performing optical power measurements. This entry-level opportunity is designed to train you in fiber optics with a pathway to direct employment within about six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic math concepts (fractions, decimals).
• Good hand-eye coordination for handling small optical fibers.
• Ability to read work instructions and write legibly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test optical components on 1st or 2nd shift.
• Meet production and quality requirements with the team.
• Handle optical fibers, perform cleaving, splicing, and power measurements.

Skills

Math skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reading instructions

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Contract to direct position for a Manufacturing Technician for 1st or 2nd shift assembly and testing of optical components.
• Meet production and quality requirements along with the manufacturing technician team.
• Responsible for optical fiber handling, fiber cleaving, fiber splicing, and optical power measurements.
• This is a great opportunity to learn a new profession.
• The position should lead to direct employment with the company within 6 months.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer Skills (Word / Excel).
• Basic math skills (a good understanding of fractions, decimals, etc.).
• Good hand eye coordination, able to handle small optical fibers.
• Ability to read work instructions and to write legibly.
• Prior assembly or manufacturing technician experience ideal but not required.
• This is a great opportunity to learn a new profession in fiber optics.