Gratings Technician

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We currently seek a Technician to join our division located in Avon, CT, and help support our continued business growth within Sensing manufacturing. This position's primary function is to perform production work on Fiber Bragg Gratings product line, responsible for, but not limited to, fabricating and measuring Fiber Bragg Grating arrays, performing analysis and working with a team to conduct process improvement.

This position would work primarily during our 2nd shift operation, but flexibility is provided and preferred.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set up production equipment within the grating station.

• Fabricate and measure Fiber Bragg Gratings products.

• Complete measurement and production documentation.

• Support engineering on process development activities.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Key qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College/Technical degree preferred.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and production testing.

• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing drawings/process layouts.

• Experience in fusion splicing and measurement of optical fibers desired.

• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail is critical.

• Ability to collect and record measurement data. Capable or operating precision measurement equipment.

• Experience working with high power lasers, optics, optical fibers, and fusion splicers preferred.

Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply directly at www.ofsoptics.com/careers.

Please Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

OFS, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.