Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and provider of optical solutions in its search for a Preform Manufacturing Technician in the Sturbridge Massachusetts area. The shift is Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 11 pm; training will be completed on 1st Shift for the first 2-3 weeks.



Essential duties and responsibilities

• Perform all glass working duties including welding, cutting, glass set up reparation, over-collapse, glassetching, etc.
• Support and perform MCVD operation as needed.
• Operate production-tracking software and maintain production records of perform manufacturing
• Support training activities for employees in the preform department to adequately perform and improvetheir job junction in both glassworks and MCVD areas.
• Assist in establishing documentation for manufacturing procedures, processes and equipment.
• Etch performs in acid to achieve desired diameter.
• Perform preform index profile tests to inspect perform-manufactured products.
• Modify recipe phases to have correct heat, solenoid and mode code settings.
• Check entire lathe and GDS and check for any leaks and broken parts.

Key qualifications include:

• A.S. or High School Diploma or GED required; additional education or training preferred.
• 2+ years similar manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Ability to read drawings to ensure that product meets customer specifications.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude required.
• Experience with glass working, and use of glass working equipment highly preferred.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is available by using this link bit.ly/3WgYFX7).

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