At Ocean Optics, We Measure What Matters. For over 35 years, we have led in the field of optical sensing and measurement innovation. Join a team where your ideas, identity, and passion for discovery are valued. From science to industry, we empower change through light. Bring your authentic self and help shape the future.

Fiber Assembler

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We Measure What Matters

At Ocean Optics, We Measure What Matters. For over 35 years, we have led in the field of optical sensing and measurement innovation. Join a team where your ideas, identity, and passion for discovery are valued. From science to industry, we empower change through light. Bring your authentic self and help shape the future.

Company: Ocean Optics

Sector: Environmental & Analysis

Function: Operations

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: Orlando, Florida

Job Description

About Us: Ocean Optics is a fast-paced, high performing and high growth organization that was recently named one of Orlando's Best Places to work!  Our people thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture.  Join our team of instigators of the possible where WE MEASURE WHAT MATTERS .For more information please visit http://www.oceanoptics.com

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join world-class experts in finding answers to our customers toughest questions as a Fiber Assembler Technician to work in our Orlando, FL manufacturing facility. Top applicants will be dedicated, detail-oriented and hard working. The proper polishing of our SMA connectors is essential to the operations and use of the fiber optic connectors in our product.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to read Fiber schematics and build Fibers to specification.

  • Position requires technician to pull material per specification, Fiber, Jacket, Connector etc necessary to build fiber.

  • Attention to detail, follow schematics specification to build correct product.

  • Ability use fine dexterity hands and fingers

  • Ability to use small hand tools

  • Notify team leader or supervisor of any problems that may be causing a delay in production schedule or possible quality defects

  • Maintain, read, and understand technical documentation (SOPs and work instructions)

  • Make continuity and quality checks on work in process and completed fiber prior to turning work in

  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision

  • Use of a microscope to inspect fiber and connectors for defects such as scratches, cracks, and to verify light passage

  • Proper use of dial indicator for verifying connector tolerance

  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition

  • Ability to listen and execute

  • Self-starter

  • Other duties as assigned

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, ability to work alone and/or in groups

  • Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner, interpret visual aids and work overtime when needed

  • Experience polishing and terminating fiber-optic connections is a plus

  • Proficient with fiber optic cable, various connectors, testing, documentation

  • Familiar with polishers, gauges, lapping paper, torques, alcohols and acetones is a plus

  • Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently

  • Good hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills performing repetitive motions

  • Be capable of measuring to small tolerances 1 to 20 millimeters

  • Good English reading comprehension

Come be part of a flexible, forward-thinking work environment that encourages skilled, highly motivated professionals to put their ideas to work in developing and supporting the most innovative line of photonics technologies on the market.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and deliver spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.

At Ocean We Measure What Matters, and our Mission is to design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. We have discovered, refined, and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security. We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.

With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.

ABOUT THE PERKS

Ocean Optics offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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Our People

Our people make up the DNA of our business, they are building blocks of unlocking endless possibilities as Instigators of the Possible by collaborating with a global team of highly talented individuals.

World-Wide Impact

Contribute to projects that have real-world applications and make a difference in various industries. We are committed to innovation and excellence, empowering our customers to achieve optimal results and drive advancements in their respective fields.

Be Your Authentic Self

At Ocean Optics we celebrate how each person brings their authentic self to life. Whether shining as an individual or as part of a team, the possibilities are endless.

Part of the Halma Group

Excellent networking and advancement opportunities worldwide! Halma is a group of small to medium-sized companies addressing some of the major challenges of our times.

Best Place to Work

Ocean Optics has earned recognition as a Best Place to Work in New York and was named one of the Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.

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