Laser Manufacturing Technician

AdValue Photonics Inc
2700 E. Bilby Road, Tucson, AZ 85706

Laser Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary
AdValue Photonics is solving some of the world’s toughest challenges through the application of peak performance laser light from practical and efficient fiber-optic platforms. Fueled by rapid growth in industrial materials processing, national defense, and scientific research markets, we are hiring for several key roles. By joining our team, you will directly impact our success and provide yourself a rare opportunity for professional growth.

We are seeking a dedicated Laser Manufacturing Technician to assemble, align and test high- power visible and infrared laser systems. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, exquisitely organized, and highly collaborative. Working onsite at our Tucson, AZ global headquarters, your primary role is to build, align fiber amplifier products following work instructions and manufacturing procedures. This requires exceptional self-discipline and attention to microscopic details.

Your daily job duties include receiving and completing task assignments for the work period; fiber cleaving, splicing and alignment; assembling and packaging fiber amplifiers modules; characterizing and recording performance data for full fiber amplifier modules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble fiber amplifier modules including fiber cleaving, splicing and alignment.
• Packaging the finished fibers into an amplifier module.
• Assist in the completion of operations paperwork for proper processing and fulfillment of product orders
• Conduct quality checks on the functionality of parts and components
• Report on real-time status and conflicts to the production supervisor
• Optimize safety and production efficiency by properly maintaining equipment and workstation area
• Comply with internal policies and industry regulations
• Provide feedback to the engineering team regarding errors or omissions in existing designs and documentation
• Execute tasks on research, development and engineering projects as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have verifiable ability with most of the following technical skills: Handling small, sensitive, and high-value components with due care; Handling and cleaning laser optics; Manipulating, cleaving, and splicing optical fiber; Using laser measurement instruments; Performing precision mechanical and electrical assembly with hand tools and light power tools; Following complex transactional procedures.
• Proficient with modern business computing environments and software, e.g., Windows 11 with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to prioritize work and succeed under the pressure of deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Personally organized, energetic, reliable, timely, and detail-oriented

Work Environment
AdValue Photonics is a small, advanced technology business where all employees must adapt to the needs of the organization and proactively bring creative solutions to daily challenges. We expect teamwork, diligence, and continuous improvement from all our staff. We develop and manufacture novel glass and laser products at our worksite. All employees must be willing and able to follow safety protocol, cleanliness standards, and product handling policies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20