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Overview

The Production Specialist II position involves working in optical fiber manufacturing, performing various tasks including machine operation, material handling, and product inspection. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of bench and assembly work.
  • Operate machines requiring limited interrelated adjustments with detailed procedures.
  • Assist in loading, unloading, string-up, set-up, and operation of complex machines.
  • Test and inspect in-process and completed products.
  • Perform material handling duties requiring operation of all types of material handling equipment.
  • Receive, store, stage, and ship all types of materials and products.
  • Communicate and instruct other Level 2 employees.
  • Perform work assignment and coordinating duties for a group of Level 2 employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School GED or equivalent.
  • Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Must be able to work any shift or work schedule.
  • Some technical school is desirable.
  • Reading and writing in English.
  • Basic computer use and software skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Time management skills.

Additional Information

  • Night shift available from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
  • Work is conducted in a clean room environment.
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How this job compares in Norcross, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 153 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Norcross, GA

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Norcross, GA right now, from 8 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 392 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Norcross, or widen the search to Georgia.

Lightera currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (8), Mullins Mechanical (6), and Yancey Bros. Co. (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $30/hr, and Marietta at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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