OFS Fitel, a global leader of optical fiber, cable, and assemblies is looking for a Test Technician to join our Production Test department, and help support our business growth in Avon, CT. OFS provides the necessary training to allow for growth in the role. We pride ourselves on our constant drive towards safety, quality, continuous improvement and commitment to our customer's needs. OFS is a leading-edge designer, manufacturer, and supplier of optical fiber and cable, and specialty fiber optic products and solutions for a wide variety of applications and industries. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with new application specific products.

　　We currently seek a Test Technician to help support our Production Test Department on our 2nd shift.The primary function of this position is to perform test and measurement tasks for specialty fiber and cable production, in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions using prints, recipes, and workmanship standards. The position reports to the Fiber Operations Supervisor, but takes day-to-day direction from Test Technician Lead.

　　Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Production testing of specialty optical fiber and cables according to established test methods using advanced test and measurement equipment.Obtain from and provide support to Test and Reliability Engineering.Monitoring and maintaining production test process flow, equipment health and continuous improvement efforts.Inputting key test measurement attributes into the manufacturing database for traceability and effective communication back to SFPG and engineering regarding product performance.Report production status daily using visual controls and adjust based on ahead or behind.Continuously improve our manufacturing system in Production Test by using every tool necessary, such as accountability board, A3 forms, standard work sheet, layered audit, visual controls, FMEA, 6S and SPC.Initiate, lead and/or participate in lean events and cost savings projects in waste elimination, quality, ergonomics, and other process improvement activities and projects using the PCDA approach.Confirm in process quality meets workmanship standards.Exercise good judgment by stopping to ensure that poor quality doesnt make it to the customer.Maintain daily layered audits and checklists to ensure sustainability in our systems.Perform other related duties as required by management.