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Staffing - Process Technician II
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Mindlance
Newton, NC (In Person)
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Staffing - Process Technician II#26-11360
Newton, NC
All On-site Job Description Job Title:
Process Technician IILocation:
Newton, NC OnsiteSchedule:
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