More jobs:
Manufacturing Associate - Optical Fiber
Job in
Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Prysmian
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join to apply for the Manufacturing Associate - Optical Fiber role at Prysmian
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Manufacturing Associate - Optical Fiber role at Prysmian
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Position: Manufacturing Associate (Draw, Glass, Respool, Ring Marking, Measurements).
Reports To: Operations and designated supervisor.
Duration: Full time permanent.
Purpose:
To provided support to the Operations process area.
12 Hour Shifts 2-2-3
Position Description
- Ability to safely work around hot glass, sharp glass, and equipment.
- Ability to operate Hydrogen/Oxygen hand torches and burners within safety guidelines and training specifications.
- Transfer hot glass using proper carts and techniques as trained from Standard Operating procedures.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Comply with all applicable OSHA regulated safety procedures and ISO
14001 EMS guidelines and ALL mandatory PPE. - Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems
- Accurately run production health reports
- Retrieving preforms and creating barcode labels.
- Assist in handling glass preforms weighing up to 100lbs safely as a team.
- Ability to work at heights (elevation of approximately 50 feet) (Draw Process Area).
- Prepare preforms for draw towers as instructed by Standard Operating procedures.
- Safely Lift and manage hot glass.
- Use proper loading equipment.
- Clean and maintain draw towers according to written specifications.
- Tower operation and troubleshooting.
- Attend Tier 1 turnover meetings and communication meetings.
- Ability to obtain certification after completion of training and evaluation.
- Must Champion exceptional housekeeping & 5S in all areas of the factory.
- Ability to stoop, bend at the waist, stand, and sit as needed to reach product while working (up to 12 hours).
- Ability to have full range of motion in shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers for manipulation of product and work equipment.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. on your own.
- Must be compliance to all safety, PPE, and regulatory requirements deemed necessary by position.
- Willingness to cross train in different areas of the facility as based on the needs of the business.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Manufacturing experience, preferred.
- Welding experience, preferred.
- Ability to pass the Work Keys testing with a Silver or above upon hiring.
- Must be able to successfully complete the background check and pre-employment drug testing.
- Safety conscious.
- Able to read a metric ruler and other measuring devices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to Detail and Quality orientated.
- Able to think quickly and safely.
- Based on the safety requirements for the position, operator must be able to safely maneuver in all functions of the position without assistance (unless approved by ADAA).
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn specialized applications.
- Good Organizational skills.
- Motivated team player.
- Self-managed work style, with attention to details and understanding of manufacturing principles.
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology - Industries Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prysmian by 2x
Apply BELOW
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×