Operator Glass Prep & Over Collapse

• Prepare glass tubes and materials used in optical fiber preform manufacturing.
• Operate Over Collapse (OC) equipment to collapse and consolidate deposited layers into solid optical fiber preforms.
• Perform setup operation and shutdown of glass preparation and OC equipment according to established work instructions.
• Monitor and control process parameters such as torch temperature gas flows rotation speeds and collapse profiles to ensure proper consolidation and product quality.
• Inspect glass tubes soot blanks and finished preforms for defects contamination or dimensional issues.
• Safely handle fragile glass materials preforms and components using appropriate handling tools and procedures.
• Record production data process parameters and inspection results in manufacturing logs or electronic systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with manufacturing safety and contamination control standards.
• Support routine equipment cleaning preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting activities.
• Identify and report process deviations equipment malfunctions or quality concerns to supervisors engineers or maintenance personnel.
• Follow all company safety procedures related to hightemperature equipment specialty gases and glass processing operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve process yield safety and operational efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years experience in manufacturing glass processing or industrial production environments preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual defects in glass materials.

• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing or preform fabrication.
• Familiarity with MCVD Over Collapse (OC) or other glass consolidation processes.
• Experience working with hightemperature torches and specialty gases.
• Experience working in controlled manufacturing or cleanroom environments.

• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 2540 lbs on occasion
• Ability to safely handle fragile glass components and preforms.
• Ability to work near hightemperature equipment while wearing required PPE.

• Industrial manufacturing environment focused on optical fiber or glass processing.
• Exposure to high temperatures specialty gases and glass processing equipment.

May require shift work overtime or weekend coverage depending on production needs

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.