• Manufacturing Technician

    Aerotek (Sturbridge, MA)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

    Job Description

    Aerotek is hiring immediately for a maintenance technician in Sturbridge, MA! Join a dedicated team of technicians working on the 1st shift to produce specialty optical fiber products. You will be instrumental in setting up and operating computerized lathes and other equipment, contributing to the development of materials used in aerospace, defense, and medical industries. This position is full time offering competitive pay and benefits!

    Responsibilities

    + Perform manual and mechanical operations to support optical fiber preform production.

    + Conduct glass working duties such as welding, cutting, glass setup preparation, and etching.

    + Support and execute Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) operations as required.

    + Operate production-tracking software and maintain accurate production records.

    + Assist in training activities for employees within the Preform Department.

    + Establish documentation for manufacturing procedures and processes.

    + Etch preforms to achieve the desired diameter and inspect products through index profile tests.

    + Adjust recipe phases to ensure correct heat, solenoid, and mode code settings.

    + Read and interpret GDS schematics.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.

    + High school diploma.

    + Strong math skills.

    + Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

    + Familiarity with GMP standards.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with glass work is preferred but not required.

    + Blueprint reading and interpretation is a significant advantage.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy competitive salaries with shift premiums, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and no vesting period. Benefit from tuition assistance, on-the-job training, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Our supportive environment ensures consistent shifts, paid time off, and holidays, along with PPE and safety allowances. Work in a clean, climate-controlled, and modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Training will be conducted on the first shift for 4-6 months from 8 am to 4 pm, including paid lunch and breaks. The second shift runs from 4 pm to 12 am, Monday through Friday, with an 8% differential on top of the base rate. Enjoy a structured schedule and a supportive work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $56160.00/yr.

     

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    Competitive salaries, with an 8% premium on 2nd shift, and 12% premium on 3rd shift.

     

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    Generous benefits programs, including health, dental, vision and well-being.

     

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    Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a generous match and no vesting period.

     

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    Tuition assistance, on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and advancement. We promote from within.

     

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    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays.

     

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    PPE, safety eyeglass and shoe allowance.

     

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    Consistent shifts and schedules.

     

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    Clean, climate-controlled, modern facility with state of the art equipment.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sturbridge,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.