Job Description

The Manufacturing Associate will report to a Manufacturing Supervisor and may be assigned to different production lines as business needs dictate. The position is located at our Duncan, SC manufacturing facility which operates on a five day, two shift, and sixteen hour schedule. Overtime and weekend work will be required on an as needed basis.

The Manufacturing Associate will be a member of the Hillside manufacturing team and will be responsible for safely operating our production line and machines.  He/She must be diligent in adhering to procedures, focused on producing the best quality products, being highly productive and mindful of costs.  The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a challenging, dynamic, team-based manufacturing environment. He/She will be accountable for meeting safety, quality, and production goals in support of our customers and business plan.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
• Monitor production and conduct efficient machine changeovers.
• Insure product meets quality specifications and daily production goals are achieved.
• Accurately enter production and quality data using a computer.
• Achieve and maintain assigned production process certifications.
• Maintain assigned work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist other operators with machine set-up and operation as needed.
• Document and report quality issues.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks on time.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment assessments, background & reference checks. 
• Must successfully complete training and become certified in basic fiber optic methodology, splicing, and OTDR operations.
• Must be willing to work a five day, two shift, and sixteen hour schedule.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Previous manufacturing experience in fiber optic technology or quality control is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Oracle a plus.
• Physical demands:
  • Job involves sitting, standing, walking and lifting for periods of time throughout the day
  • Able to pass pre-employment physical / drug screen and ongoing random drug screens. 
  • Must be able to differentiate between color shades (cannot be color blind)
  • Must be able to lift between 15 and 40 pounds repeatedly on a daily basis.
• Personal protective equipment requirements:
• Safety Glasses must be worn at all times.
• Steel toes shoes must be worn at all times.
• Some positions will require ear plugs to be worn at all times.