Staffing - Process Technician II

Staffing - Process Technician II#26-11360 Newton, NC

All On-site Job Description Job Title:

Process Technician II

Location:

Newton, NC Onsite

Schedule:

M-F:

8-5, Occasional OT and weekend ________________________________________ Job Summary The Process Technician plays a critical hands-on technical role in supporting cleanroom optical ribbon and fiber optic cable manufacturing. This position provides advanced process expertise, equipment troubleshooting, and technical leadership while remaining on a non-management technical career path. The role supports stable operations, continuous improvement, and production scale-up in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Process & Equipment Support

• Operate, monitor, and optimize cleanroom-based optical ribbon and cable manufacturing processes
• Perform advanced setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of ribbonization, fiber handling, and bonding equipment
• Lead process start-ups, line qualifications, and product changeovers
• Troubleshoot complex quality issues including attenuation, ribbon geometry, fiber alignment, and bonding integrity
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives Quality & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, SOPs, and safety requirements
• Monitor in-line and off-line quality metrics and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Telcordia/GR, IEC, and customer specifications
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Continuous Improvement
• Analyze process data using SPC and manufacturing systems to improve yield, throughput, and uptime
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
• Assist with new equipment installation, process transfers, and plant expansion efforts Technical Leadership
• Serve as a technical mentor to Process Technicians and Operators
• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance without direct people management responsibilities
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned processes or equipment ________________________________________ Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
• 2-3+ years of experience in optical fiber, ribbon, or precision manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination control
• Hands-on experience with optical fiber handling, ribbonization, and precision equipment
• Proficiency in SPC, MES, and process data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, specifications, and procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with high-count or rollable ribbon fiber products
• Knowledge of Telcordia

GR-20, GR-409, GR-326, IEC

standards

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience supporting rapid production scale-up in a cleanroom environment ________________________________________ Physical & Work Requirements
• Ability to work on the cleanroom manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for fine fiber handling and equipment adjustments
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments for full shift ________________________________________ Work Environment
• Day shift in a controlled cleanroom optical manufacturing facility
• Exposure to controlled fiber materials, precision equipment, and cleanroom processes

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."