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StarrTrax

R&D Manufacturing Technician

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A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.

$67,908 / year median in Massachusetts

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE
R&D Manufacturing Technician SHIFT:
First shift working 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
LOCATION
Southbridge, MA COMPANY:
Global manufacturing company
JOB TYPE
Full-time, direct hire with full benefits on day #1
PAY:
$30-$40 an hour plus 10% monthly bonus potential Your Contribution as R&D Manufacturing Technician Assist with the development and implementation of new products, processes, equipment, and controls. Prepare and executes design sheets for drawing fiber optic material made from various glass components. Operate various complex equipment including drawing, fusing, finishing, polishing, and inspection equipment. Coordinate experiments, compiles data, documents results, and writes technical reports. Prepare process documentation for newly developed products and processes. Participate in manufacturing engineering task force meetings to ensure effective transfer of technology to Manufacturing. May require some travel domestic and international including customer and internal meeting and conferences. Your Profile as R&D Manufacturing Technician A.S. degree in Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent technical experience in fiber optics. Minimum Three (3) years' experience in a scientific or engineering field. Experience in Physics optics/fiber optics and mathematics preferred. Ability to work with, understand, modify and control complex equipment. Previous experience in a R&D environment preferred. Willing and able to handle several projects at the same time. Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Effective communication skills:
listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations. Self-motivated and results oriented. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:
Associate (Required)
Experience:
manufacturing: 3 years (Required) assist engineers with production or maintenance solutions: 2 years (Required) working with and modifying complex manufacturing equipment: 2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Southbridge, MA 01550 (Required)
Work Location:
In person