Pipefitter

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We currently seek a Pipefitter to help support our Maintenance Department in our Norcross, GA location.

This position shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, modifications, repair, upgrades, chemical unloading, operational inspections and tests on all types of manufacturing equipment associated with and to support complex processing of fiber optic processes and the operation and support of abatement equipment. This requires an intimate and working knowledge of process systems for fiber optic products and support. This shall involve but is not limited to varied piping systems including high purity alloy systems, engineered polymer systems, complex glass hardware and associated components. Competency in the proper installation of components, cutting, bending, threading, joining, hanging and covering involving alloy and engineered polymer pipes, flame cutting, welding steel items, flaring fittings, installation of valves, repair of glass systems and maintenance of the systems shall be demonstrated. Troubleshooting techniques and testing supporting operational, developmental or experimental designs, including chemical systems, gas deli...