LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers optical connectors ribbon cables erbium doped fibers Raman fiber lasers fiber gratings and more.
Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers fiber cable and components and devices for our customers with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders customers and employees. To do so we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Production Test departments2nd shift and help support our business growth in Avon CT. Ligthera provides the necessary training to allow for growth in the role.
Job Summary
The primary function of this position is to perform test and measurement tasks for specialty fiber and cable production in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions using prints recipes and workmanship standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Production testing of specialty optical fiber and cables according to established test methods using advanced test and measurement equipment. • Obtain from and provide support to Test & Reliability Engineering. • Monitoring and maintaining production test process flow equipment health and continuous improvement efforts. • Inputting key test measurement attributes into the manufacturing database for traceability and effective communication back to SFPG and engineering regarding product performance. • Report production status daily using visual controls and adjust based on ahead or behind. • Continuously improve our manufacturing system in Production Test by using every tool necessary such as accountability board A3 forms standard work sheet layered audit visual controls FMEA 6S and SPC. • Initiate lead and/or participate in lean events and cost savings projects in waste elimination quality ergonomics and other process improvement activities and projects using the PCDA approach. • Confirm in process quality meets workmanship standards. • Exercise good judgment by stopping to ensure that poor quality doesnt make it to the customer. • Maintain daily layered audits and checklists to ensure sustainability in our systems. • Perform other related duties as required by management.
Key Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. 3-5 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment. Excellent organizational skills. Read and understand complex manufacturing drawings process layouts. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Toyota Production System concepts and associated tools preferred. Knowledge of Material Flow Shop Floor Control and ISO 90012000 requirements preferred. Keen attention to detail is critical.
About LIGHTERA
LIGHTERA is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks data centers and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster more reliable and more sustainable connections for businesses communities and industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., LIGHTERA operates with a global footprint serving customers across telecommunications enterprise industrial generative AI data centers 5G6G utilities medical aerospace defense and sensing markets. LIGHTERA is part of Furukawa Electric Group a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
How to Apply
If youd like to be part of an energetic world leader in optic fiber solutions please apply through our Career portal at http://lightera.com/about-us. Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.