Lathe Operator - 2nd shift at Engineering Resource Group

Description

• Permanent position for a Manufacturing Technician / Lathe Operator responsible for manual and mechanical operations to set-up and operate multiple computerized lathes and equipment used in production.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to meet department goals and/or business objectives.
• Responsible for preform manual operations, preform mechanical operations. and glass working techniques to support optical fiber production.
• Perform all glass working duties including welding, cutting, glass set up preparation, over-collapse, glass etching, etc.
• Support and perform MCVD operation as needed.
• Operate production-tracking software and maintain production records of perform manufacturing.
• Support training activities for employees in the Preform Department to adequately perform and improve their job junction in both glassworks and MCVD areas.
• Assist in establishing documentation for manufacturing procedures, processes and equipment.
• Etch preforms in acid to achieve desired diameter.
• Perform preform index profile tests to inspect preform-manufactured products.
• Modify recipe phases to have correct heat, solenoid and mode code settings.
• Check entire lathe and GDS and check for any leaks and broken parts.
• Maintain lathe computers by archiving old recipes from computer to the network and erasing old data log files on the lathe computer.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have good math skills (strong understanding of fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, and the ability to do simple conversions and calculations using a calculator).
• Willing and able to train and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and convey work instructions.
• Ability to read GDS schematics.
• Ability to read drawings to ensure that product meets customer specifications.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude required.
• Experience with glass working, and use of glass working equipment highly preferred.

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