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.