Operator: Glass Prep & Over Collapse

Job description

Key Responsibilities: - 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 maintenanc...