MCVD Operator

Job description

Key Responsibilities: - Set up, operate, and monitor MCVD lathes and gas delivery systems (including H₂ burners) - Prepare glass tubes and perform glass-working operations using oxygen/hydrogen torches - Control and adjust process parameters (gas flow, temperature, deposition conditions) - Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and start-up/shutdown procedures - Monitor production runs, troubleshoot issues, and make process adjustments - Inspect and measure preforms/core rods to ensure quality standards - Accurately document process data, production results, and equipment performance - Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic calibration of equipment - Maintain cleanroom and controlled environment standards - Follow all safety procedures related to heat, gases, chemicals, and glass handling - Collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams - Support development and non-standard production runs Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or associate degree preferred - Five years’ experience in manufacturing, fiber optics, semiconductor, or chemical processing preferred - Experience with MCVD, glass-working, or high-temperature process...