Night Shift Fiber Draw Technician – Optical Fiber

Coherent; East Granby (CT); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Coherent Corp. in East Granby, CT seeks a manufacturing technician to operate fiber draw towers, monitor furnace temperature, draw speed, and coating processes. You will perform real-time measurements, apply coatings, and ensure UV curing while maintaining records.

Responsible for quality inspections, load handling, and troubleshooting with engineering and quality teams. Willingness to work nights and weekends is required in this high-precision environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a precision environment
• Ability to operate automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Willingness to work shifts including nights and weekends

Mansioni

• Operate fiber draw towers from a basket lift at different height levels to convert glass preforms into optical fiber
• Monitor and control process parameters such as furnace temperature, draw speed, and tension
• Perform real-time measurements of fiber diameter, coating concentricity
• Apply fiber coatings and ensure proper UV curing
• Conduct quality inspections in compliance with Coherent specifications
• Handle and load preforms safely
• Troubleshoot equipment and process deviations
• Perform preventive maintenance on draw tower systems
• Document production data and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams for process improvements
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Operate automated manufacturing设备

Problem-solving

Willingness to work shifts

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Strumenti

Fiber optics testing systems

Photonic measurement tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Coherent Corp. in East Granby, CT seeks a manufacturing technician to operate fiber draw towers, monitor furnace temperature, draw speed, and coating processes. You will perform real-time measurements, apply coatings, and ensure UV curing while maintaining records.

Responsible for quality inspections, load handling, and troubleshooting with engineering and quality teams. Willingness to work nights and weekends is required in this high-precision environment.