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This role prepares optical fiber, tubing, components, and other materials for downstream assembly operations. After Inventory kits the required materials, Prep completes the necessary cutting, stripping, cleaning, measuring, and related preparation stepsso the materials are ready for Assembly. This position requires careful handling of delicate materials, attention to detail, and consistent compliance with work instructions, drawings, travelers, safety requirements, and quality standards.\nMonday-Thursday: 6:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.\nFriday: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\nWhat You Will Do\nMeasure and cut optical fiber, monocoil, breakout tubing, shrink tubing, and other materials to specified lengths.\nStrip fiber coatings, cable jackets, or other materials using approved methods and equipment.\nClean fiber optic components and parts according to established processes.\nSort, organize, and stage prepared materials for the next manufacturing operation.\nPrepare epoxy or other process materials as required; monitor expirationdates, identifyexpired epoxy, and remove or handle it according to established material-control procedures.\nSafely operate, clean, and care for Prep equipment, including the ultrasonic cleaning station, engraver, label maker, diamond engraver, and vacuum oven.\nHandle delicate fiber and components carefully to prevent contamination, damage, breakage, or defects.\nInspect completed work for visible defects, damage, and incorrect dimensions before releasing it to Assembly.\nMaintain material identification, traceability, and organization throughout the preparation process.\nCompleterequired production documentation accurately and report material, quality, documentation, or process concerns.\nMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.\nSupport continuous improvement and cross-train on additionalpreparation processes as needed.\nMeet established safety, quality, productivity, and documentation requirements.\nUse required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety practices.\nSupport multiple product lines and work areas as trained.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nAbility to follow written work instructions, drawings, travelers, and established manufacturing processes. \nAbility to perform detailed, repetitive hands-on work with accuracy and consistency. \nAbility to work safely with small, delicate components and materials. \nAbility to safely use, clean, and care for measuring, cutting, stripping, cleaning, labeling, engraving, heating, and other applicable preparation tools and equipment. \nAbility to recognize and communicate material, quality, or process concerns. \nAbility to work effectively with others and adjust to changing production priorities. \nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nPrevious manufacturing or production experience.\nFiber optic manufacturing experience.\nExperience handling optical fiber or other fragile materials.\nExperience with precision measuring, cutting, stripping, cleaning, or componentpreparation.\nExperience reading manufacturing drawings, work instructions, or travelers.\nExperience working in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment.\nThis position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship. \nIn order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.\nAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.\nHiring Philosophy\nAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.\nWho We Are\nAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.\nOur Benefits\nOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.\nAdditionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.\n\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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