Fiber Optician

Fiber Optician

Job Title: Fiber Optician/Testing Assistant

Location: Hickory NC Duration: 6+ Months

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Job Description

Work will take place in lab/office setting within the plant facility. Per the detailed instructions provided will assemble/develop new products and processes that will be used in manufacturing.

Scope of Position

• The scope of the position includes the execution of experiments related to optics, physics and mechanics.
• Assist in experimental execution
• Work with a team of scientists, engineers and technicians
• Perform experimental and data collection

Required Skills

• Computer literate in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and manage parallel tasks
• Ability to build relationships and interact with project team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility - Able to change and adjust smoothly as the situation demands

Detailed Job Description

• Candidates will assemble complex optical components (cable, fiber and connectors). Vigorous testing of the completed product, recording activity and observations, entering data/pictures into computer.
• Candidate need to be comfortable working with testing equipment.
• Candidate needs to be able to follow instructions and be inquisitive to ask for assistance when needed.
• Candidates need to be confident and independent to work without supervision to complete their work and process to completion.
• Ability to work well in team environment.
• Candidate will work with microscopes and measurement equipment

Required to perform this job successfully:

• Good hand/finger dexterity, good eye sight; must be able to distinguish colors.

Education:

• High School; additional education a plus

Preferred Experience:

• Laboratory testing and/or technical experience with fiber optics.