Optical Assembly Technician

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Seeking a highly motivated individual looking to start their career in fiber‑optic manufacturing

• Assemble and create fiber‑optic components (e.g. combiners, couplers, multicore fiber fanouts)
• Work with schematics and drawings
• Prepare and splice optical fibers and create optical assemblies
• Test assemblies with optical sources and detectors

• Patience & Focus — precision work can take time; you stay engaged and focused
• Adaptability — you adjust quickly when processes or priorities shift
• Attention to Detail — you catch what others miss
• Team Player — ask smart questions, share ideas, help peers and respect each other
• Manual Dexterity & Fine Motor Skills — steady good hands for working with optical fibers and precision assemblies
• Precision Measurement knowledge — understanding measurement principles, tolerances, and unit conversions (µm, mm, cm, km, in)
• Basic Computer Literacy & Documentation — knowing how to use a computer to record process data

Any prior experience with fusion splicing, fiber polishing, laser systems, interferometry or precision electronics

• 3 months paid training
• Growth opportunities – start on the bench, then advance to supervisor, manager, and beyond
• Structured training with experienced mentors
• Hands‑on work from day one—no assembly line boredom
• Competitive pay & benefits (medical, dental, paid time off)
• Opportunities to work with R&D, testing, prototyping

Ready to shape the future of photonics manufacturing with us?

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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