Production Test Operator (1:00pm-9:00pm)

VIAVI Solutions; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Production Test Operator in Rapid City, SD, to load products onto precision fixtures, manage test setups, and monitor results. The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and strong communication within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include operating test equipment, scheduling tests, and reporting outcomes while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in the test facility.

Qualifications

• Reads test schedules and manuals to determine testing procedures.
• Operates custom thermal dynamic test equipment.
• Performs variety of electronic and electromechanical tests to ensure unit functions per specs.

Responsibilities

• Load products onto precision test fixtures and orient them for testing.
• Control test execution through computer applications and capture results.
• Provide reporting on test status and issues; support development of new test methods.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Critical thinking

Team player

Time management

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Electronic test instruments

Computer-based test systems

Job description

Job Description Summary VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

Summary:

Job Description Summary VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working Hours 1:00pm-9:00pm Production Test Operators are responsible for loading products onto precision test fixtures, loading fixtures into exact orientations in test chambers, securing electrical connections from products to electronic acquisition systems and controlling test execution through custom computer applications. They are also a proponent for positive change and continuous improvement within the company. Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Highly ambitious self-starter
• Ability to focus on fine details
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• Performs variety of electronic and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure, using electronic test instruments:
• Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Operate custom thermal dynamic test equipment.
• Operate computer-based test systems.
• Be a champion of positive attitude and leading the team in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aide in test scheduling and planning as requested.
• Provide reporting on test status and complications.
• Support the reporting of test results.
• Supporting the development of new test methods
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of test facilities
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.