Precision Fiber Draw Technician

Lightera; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

PTO and holidays

PPE and safety eyewear

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Staffmark is partnering with a major Avon-area manufacturing partner to hire Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technicians. The role focuses on operating fiber draw towers, following detailed prints and work orders, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and a mechanical/industrial background. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and clear paths for advancement in a climate-controlled setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; technical training preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical or industrial background preferred.
• Experience with extrusion, optical fiber, or cable manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong math and measurement skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fiber draw towers per procedures.
• Follow production prints, recipes, work orders and workmanship standards.
• Review materials, specifications, and process requirements.
• Monitor production processes to meet engineering and quality specs.
• Identify and communicate equipment and process issues to support staff.
• Assist with troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Support process engineering with new or revised process conditions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Maintain accurate production information and documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, ISO guidelines, and 6S practices.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or technical training preferred

Job description

Staffmark is partnering with a major Avon-area manufacturing partner to hire Fiber Draw Manufacturing Technicians. The role focuses on operating fiber draw towers, following detailed prints and work orders, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and a mechanical/industrial background. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and clear paths for advancement in a climate-controlled setting.