Manufacturing Associate
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Manufacturing Associate Ingot Maker
Pay Rate: $21.00 $23.00/hour DOE
Employment Type: Contract 12 months
Schedule: Monday to Friday Standard Business Hours (Flexible Schedule Required)
Location: Wilmington NC (COC Wilmington)
Job Code: CRNGJP
Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Manufacturing Associate Ingot Maker to work with our client a leading global technology and materials science company at their Wilmington NC facility. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Associate Ingot Maker is responsible for supporting the production of ultra-low loss ingots by operating precision flame lathe equipment and performing various measurements and quality inspections. This position plays a key role in supporting both manufacturing operations and experimental workflows within the Submarine Manufacturing area.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail mechanical aptitude and flexibility to adapt to evolving production and development needs.
Responsibilities
- Operate flame lathe equipment to manufacture ultra-low loss ingots according to defined specifications and safety protocols
- Inspect incoming parts for quality assurance and compliance with manufacturing standards
- Support experimental workflows in the OR (Optical Research) and OV (Optical Verification) areas
- Perform York Empire and Cairo measurements as required for process monitoring and control
- Conduct PCVA iCVA and CPG measurements for process experiments
- Perform screening and precision measurements in the Submarine area to ensure process accuracy and quality
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to support both manufacturing and development activities as needed
- Support additional manufacturing operations material handling and equipment setup/maintenance as directed
- Adhere to all safety and cleanroom standards during operations
Required Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience operating manufacturing or laboratory equipment
- Basic understanding of measurement systems and data collection procedures
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions operating procedures and safety protocols
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality
- Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a production environment
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team setting
- Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule to meet production or experimental timelines
Desired Skills
- Prior experience in optical fiber manufacturing precision machining or similar technical production environments
- Familiarity with flame lathe operations or similar heat-processing equipment
- Experience working in R&D or pilot-scale manufacturing environments supporting experimental workflows
Soft Skills
- Dependable and proactive work ethic with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Organized safety-conscious and able to multitask effectively
- Adaptable to evolving production requirements and priorities
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
