Production Assembler-Cutting

Clearfield, Inc; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-term & Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K match 4.5%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO + holidays + VTO

Job summary

Clearfield, Inc in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an assembler to prepare and splice fiber optic cables following precise specifications. The role emphasizes safe tool use, quality control, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and work 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• General assembly experience is preferred.
• Ability to distinguish colors and demonstrate strong hand-eye coordination.
• Manual dexterity and precision for tasks requiring close visual detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare a variety of fiber optic cables to specification, following work orders, drawings, and process instructions to determine work steps.
• Apply process instructions and quality guidelines consistently to meet production standards.
• Follow work direction from supervisor, lead, engineers, and co-workers.
• Communicate clearly with the team on workflow status, listening actively and sharing information honestly and openly.
• Present workflow updates clearly and concisely, adjusting tone and detail for the audience.
• Meet and maintain established labor/output requirements, recording materials used and tracking production output as required.
• Stay flexible and reprioritize work orders as business needs shift.
• Crosstrain across all department work cells to support production needs wherever they arise.
• Instruct and support co-workers and subcontract personnel as needed.
• Work overtime as required to meet production demands.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of completed work, identifying and correcting inconsistencies or discrepancies before they become quality issues.
• Verify accuracy on details that matter to downstream teams and customers.
• Resolve quality issues directly or escalate them appropriately to consistently meet standards.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and fiber optic splicing equipment to fasten connectors accurately and efficiently

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Arithmetic skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Prepare bulk fiber optic cable for assembly and splice a variety of fiber optic patch cords and panel assemblies to consistently high-quality production standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble and prepare a variety of fiber optic cables to specification, following work orders, drawings, and process instructions to determine work steps.
• Apply process instructions and quality guidelines consistently to meet production standards.

Workflow, Communication & Team Coordination

• Follow work direction from supervisor, lead, engineers, and co-workers.
• Communicate clearly with the team on workflow status, listening actively and sharing information honestly and openly.
• Present workflow updates clearly and concisely, adjusting tone and detail in a logical and appropriate detail for the audience.
• Meet and maintain established labor/output requirements, recording materials used and tracking production output as required.

Flexibility & Cross Training

• Stay flexible and reprioritize work orders as business needs shift.
• Crosstrain across all department work cells to support production needs wherever they arise.
• Instruct and support co-workers and subcontract personnel as needed.
• Work overtime as required to meet production demands.

Quality & Attention to Detail

• Perform in-process and final inspection of completed work, identifying and correcting inconsistencies or discrepancies before they become quality issues.
• Verify accuracy on details that matter to downstream teams and customers.
• Resolve quality issues directly or escate them appropriately to consistently meet organizational quality standards.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and fiber optic splicing equipment to fasten connectors accurately and efficiently

Safety & Housekeeping

• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards through routine housekeeping.
• Apply health and safety regulations and policies relevant to the role and keep safety knowledge current.
• Identify worn tools and keep tools in good working order.
• Report unsafe working situations to the appropriate authorities.

Team Contribution

• Contribute to a cooperative, positive team environment, treating others honestly and fairly with respect for individual differences.
• Do a fair share of the work and assist teammates as needed.
• Seek assistance from team members when needed and share relevant information openly with the team.

This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of the department to assign other tasks of a similar nature and/or level of responsibility.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately distinguish colors and demonstrate strong hand-eye coordination.
• Manual dexterity and precision for tasks requiring close visual detail and steady hand, wrist, and arm control
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of part sizes and weights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement and Change management mindset.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently amid frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for measurements, counts, and quality checks.

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift with flexibility between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

BENEFITS for full time:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance coverage.
• 100% company paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage.
• 100% company paid Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
• 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered.
• 401K plan: Maximum match is 4.5% of the first 6% of contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Clearfield's Time Off Policy includes Personal Time Off (PTO) beginning at three weeks annually. PTO is accrued on the first of the month starting on day of hire. Voluntary Time Off (VTO) eight hours each calendar year, In addition, nine paid holidays per year.

An Offer of employment will be extended at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.