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Process Technician

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Newton, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$22 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Calibration, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Fiber Optic Cable, Geometry, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Control, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Process Analysis, Productivity Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Process Control, System Start-Up, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing
LOCATION
Newton, NC
POSTED
21 days ago
Duration: 12-months contract with possible Extension
 
Job Description:
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
 
Experience:
  • 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
     
Required Skills:
  • Cleanroom
  • Process Monitoring
  • Optical fiber manufacturing
  • Equipment setup & calibration
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Basic troubleshooting
 
Education:
  • High school diploma
 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 

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