Precision Optics Technician III - Second Shift

TE Connectivity Corporation; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Precision Optics Technician III for the second shift to produce fiber optic assemblies and verify quality standards in a collaborative environment. You will weld arrays, test cable assemblies, and perform on-site training as needed to ensure precision and reliability.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, manual dexterity, and basic IT skills, with a strong focus on maintaining equipment and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of manufacturing or process technician experience.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Mechanical dexterity for precise handwork.
• Basic computer skills including MS Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic production equipment for fiber optic connector manufacturing.
• Collect measurements of fiber optic assemblies.
• Routine maintenance of a fiber optic welding platform – cleaning and adjusting.
• Provide feedback to improve welding platform performance.
• Work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Terminate fiber optic cables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality orientation

Manual dexterity

MS Excel/Word

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/optical engineering

High school diploma; AA preferred

Tools

CNC/automated production equipment

Job description

Precision Optics Technician III - Second Shift Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Precision Optics Technician III - Second Shift

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

Responsible for production of fiber optic assemblies and ensure quality specifications are met. Assembly of fiber optic cables using welded fiber optic arrays. Testing of cable assemblies using standard and specialized electro-optical devices. (Required on-site training)

Second Shift position- 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Job Requirements

• Operate automatic production equipment for fiber optic connector manufacturing
• Collecting measurements of fiber optic assemblies
• Routine maintenance of a fiber optic welding platform – cleaning and adjusting
• Offering feedback to enhance performance of fiber optic welding platform
• Must work well with others in a collaborative environment
• Termination of fiber optic cables

What your background should look like

• Associate degree in mechanical, electric, optical engineering or technology or a combination of engineering degree work and 1+ year(s) of associated work experience
• High school diploma required; AA degree or equivalent preferred

Required Experience & Skills

• Typically, 2-4+ years of related manufacturing or process technician experience
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
• Manual dexterity for fine and precise handwork
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience operating CNC or automated production equipment
• Experience handling fiber optics
• Opto-mechanical assembly experience

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $57,300 - $86,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States

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