The Quality Associate is responsible for ensuring all finished cable products meet customer specifications and company quality standards before shipment. This position performs final inspections, verifies product measurements, and confirms that all orders are accurate, complete, and ready for delivery. Attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform final quality inspections on all customer orders prior to shipment.
• Measure cable lengths and verify they meet customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Inspect finished products for quality, workmanship, labeling, and packaging accuracy.
• Verify that all components, documentation, and quantities match customer orders.
• Identify and report any defects, non-conforming products, or quality concerns.
• Work closely with production staff to resolve quality issues before products are shipped.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and complete required quality documentation.
• Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Keep the inspection area clean, organized, and efficient.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cable manufacturing is a plus.
Required Skills
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Basic math skills, including working with fractions and measuring to customer specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and customer specifications.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive inspection tasks.
• Ability to lift materials as needed in accordance with company safety guidelines.
Preferred Qualities
• Dependable and punctual.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Takes pride in producing quality work.
• Able to work independently while maintaining productivity.
• Committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Audit and Test products in all areas to ensure they follow Lightera standards.
• Other duties and projects assigned.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Exhibie Lightera’s “Standards of Conduct"
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience
- Experience in cable manufacturing
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
- Basic math skills, including working with fractions and measuring to customer specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to follow written work instructions and customer specifications
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive inspection tasks
- Ability to lift materials as needed in accordance with company safety guidelines
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.
Lightera Insights
What We Do
For decades, we have carried the beacon of innovation, leading industries, communities, and individuals into a brighter era. Now, we have brought together all this knowledge and expertise to provide complete solutions for communication networks, connecting businesses and people. Today, we are one: Lightera, a Furukawa Electric Group company. The creation of Lightera reflects our commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. Through advanced optical technologies, we build brighter, more connected communities with innovative solutions. Step into the future of smart connectivity. Visit us at lightera.com.
