Fiber Assembler

Fiber Assembler Technician

Join world-class experts in finding answers to our customers toughest questions as a Fiber Assembler Technician to work in our Orlando, FL manufacturing facility. Top applicants will be dedicated, detail-oriented and hard working. The proper polishing of our SMA connectors is essential to the operations and use of the fiber optic connectors in our product.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Ability to read Fiber schematics and build Fibers to specification.
• Position requires technician to pull material per specification, Fiber, Jacket, Connector etc necessary to build fiber.
• Attention to detail, follow schematics specification to build correct product.
• Ability use fine dexterity hands and fingers
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Notify team leader or supervisor of any problems that may be causing a delay in production schedule or possible quality defects
• Maintain, read, and understand technical documentation (SOPs and work instructions)
• Make continuity and quality checks on work in process and completed fiber prior to turning work in
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Use of a microscope to inspect fiber and connectors for defects such as scratches, cracks, and to verify light passage
• Proper use of dial indicator for verifying connector tolerance
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Ability to listen and execute
• Self-starter
• Other duties as assigned

About the Candidate

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, ability to work alone and/or in groups
• Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner, interpret visual aids and work overtime when needed
• Experience polishing and terminating fiber-optic connections is a plus
• Proficient with fiber optic cable, various connectors, testing, documentation
• Familiar with polishers, gauges, lapping paper, torques, alcohols and acetones is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently
• Good hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills performing repetitive motions
• Be capable of measuring to small tolerances 1 to 20 millimeters
• Good English reading comprehension

About the Company

Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and deliver spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.

At Ocean We Measure What Matters, and our Mission is to design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. We have discovered, refined, and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security. We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.

With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.