Manufacturing Technician (Assembly)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Manufacturing Technician - Assembler
Pay Rate: $34.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Location: Webster, NY 

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Fiber Optic Assembly Technician (Contractor) to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will leverage your hands-on expertise to assemble advanced fiber optic products and prototypes, supporting both production and engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with fiber handling, ribbonization, fusion splicing, and optical assembly in a fast-paced laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare optical fibers for assembly including coating removal, cleaning, stripping, and cleaving.
• Create and secure fiber ribbons using ribbonization fixtures and materials.
• Perform single-fiber and mass fusion splicing utilizing advanced fusion splicing equipment.
• Accurately inspect fiber end faces, splice quality, and overall assembly workmanship using microscopes and specialized inspection tools.
• Measure and document splice loss, fiber identification, and process traceability.
• Adhere to established work instructions, process documentation, and strict quality control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following all safety requirements for optical fibers and chemicals.
• Support prototype builds, development projects, process improvements, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on process optimization, fixture validation, troubleshooting, and yield improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in fiber optic assembly, cable assembly, or a closely related field.
• Skilled in fiber ribbonizing, stripping, cleaving, and fusion splicing processes.
• Proven ability to handle delicate optical fibers and high-density assemblies with precision.
• Proficient in the use of optical microscopes, inspection instruments, and fine hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong ability to follow written technical procedures.
• Effective documentation and record-keeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating mass fusion splicers (such as Sumitomo, Fujikura, AFL, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with MPO or other multi-fiber connector platforms.
• Knowledge of single-mode, ribbon, and specialty optical fiber types.
• Background supporting prototype builds or working in R&D environments.
• Understanding of insertion loss testing, ferrule end-face inspection, and optical assembly industry standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform precise assembly tasks under a microscope for extended periods.
• Capacity to handle small and delicate components reliably.
• Full color vision required for fiber identification and inspection.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

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