Op I, Splice, Pack

Tinley Park, ILFull-time$17–$18/hrPosted Aug 3, 2026

Job Title/Code: Operator I, Production Job Code: OP101

Department: Splice/Pack Open Loop

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time, non-exempt Location: Tinley Park, IL 100% onsite

 

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for assembly and testing of components that are used in the manufacturing of fiber optic gyroscopes in Tinley Park, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare components to specific fiber lengths by measuring and using mechanical fiber stripper and cleaver.
  • Splice fiberoptic fiber.
  • Pack delicate components inside a gyro housing.
  • Use electronic power supplies and benchtop meters and measuring equipment.
  • Measure basic splice characteristics and log data into a PC system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Years of Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant or similar experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Able to be at a workstation for extended periods of time, during each scheduled shift (7 AM to 3:30 PM).
  • Practice safe operating procedures.
  • Keep work area clean and report all safety hazards.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Salary:

This position offers an hourly range of $17 - $18, depending on the candidate's experience, skill set, and overall qualifications.

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Emcore reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

 

*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non- "U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

Emcore LLC is a Federal Contractor and requires any candidate offered employment to submit to a background check when a job offer is accepted.

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