Manufacturing Associate - Optical Fiber

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 ISO14001 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.

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