Assembly Operator - 1st Shift

This position will befull-timeandon-site in Fairview, North Carolina.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

What You'll Do

• The Assembly Operator I is responsible for component assembly

• This role may require use of microscope, small hand tools, and fitting components into fixtures

• Polish and test fiber optic cables

• Assemble and package fiber optic connector components.

• Terminate single and multi-fiber cables

• Inspectown work usingqualitystandards and work instructions

• Conduct tests as needed for particular operations

• Measure components using calipers, gages, or other measuring devices

• Inspectproduct to print

• Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain thetraceabilityof product

• Maytroubleshootand perform minor repairs to equipment

• Generalhousekeepingof work area

• Follow company and department guidelines, procedures and policies

• Follow safety guidelines

• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned

• Read and perform tasks according to drawings

• Recognize common fiber connectors

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and contamination assessment foropticalassembly

What You'll Need

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Preferred:

• Minimum one yearmanufacturing experiencepreferred

• Experience with manufacturing fiber cables preferred

• SAPManufacturing & ISO 9001 experience is preferred

• Working knowledge of hand tools andblueprint reading

• Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

• Occasional sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time

• Must be able to operate machinery

• Must be able to move between work zones

• Must be proficient and able to understand written instructions in English language

The pay for this position is $17.61 per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.