Production Optical Test Technician – Lean & Quality

Lightera; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Staffmark is partnering with a major manufacturing partner in the Avon area to hire a Production Test Technician for testing and measurement of specialty optical fiber and cable products. This Direct Hire role supports an advanced manufacturing operation with strong growth potential.

The technician will work with Engineering and Production to ensure quality and workmanship, using state-of-the-art test equipment and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing drawings and process layouts.
• Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Production System concepts knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production testing of specialty optical fiber and cable according to established test methods and procedures.
• Operate advanced test and measurement equipment to evaluate product performance.
• Follow manufacturing drawings, prints, recipes, process layouts, and workmanship standards.
• Work closely with Test & Reliability Engineering and provide support as needed.
• Monitor production test processes, equipment condition, and overall process flow.
• Identify and communicate equipment or process issues that could impact production or quality.
• Enter test results and key measurement data into manufacturing databases to maintain product traceability.
• Communicate product performance information to Production and Engineering teams.
• Confirm in-process quality meets established workmanship and customer requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment and stop production when necessary to prevent poor-quality product from reaching the customer.
• Maintain daily audits, checklists, and visual controls to support process sustainability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, waste reduction, ergonomics, and efficiency.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing events and cost-saving projects using structured problem-solving approaches.
• Utilize Lean tools such as A3, standard work, layered audits, visual controls, FMEA, 6S, and SPC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading complex drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test & measurement equipment

Job description

Staffmark is partnering with a major manufacturing partner in the Avon area to hire a Production Test Technician for testing and measurement of specialty optical fiber and cable products. This Direct Hire role supports an advanced manufacturing operation with strong growth potential.

The technician will work with Engineering and Production to ensure quality and workmanship, using state-of-the-art test equipment and Lean practices.