2nd shift Manufacturing Technician – Direct Hire

2nd shift Manufacturing Technician – Direct Hire

Location: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Salary: $24.84 - $30.24

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 01/16/2026

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Job Description:

Location: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

CoWorx Staffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician for a direct-hire, 2nd-shift role in the Sturbridge, MA area.

If you thrive working with advanced technology, enjoy troubleshooting, and want to be part of a close, collaborative team, this opportunity is a great fit.

Responsibilities:

• Preform manual, mechanical operations and glass working techniques to support optical fiber perform production.
• Perform all glass working duties including welding, cutting, glass set up preparation, over-collapse, glass etching, etc.
• Support and perform Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) operation as needed.
• Operate production-tracking software and maintain production records of perform manufacturing
• Support training activities for employees in the Preform Department to adequately perform and improve their job junction in both glassworks and MCVD areas.
• Assist in establishing documentation for manufacturing procedures, processes and equipment.
• Etch performs in acid to achieve desired diameter.
• Perform preform index profile tests to inspect perform-manufactured products.
• Modify recipe phases to have correct heat, solenoid and mode code settings.
• Ability to read GDS schematics.

Desired Background/Skills:

• A.S. or High School Diploma required; additional education or training preferred.
• 2+ years similar manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Solid math skills (strong understanding of fractions, decimals, metrics, formulas, and the ability to do simple conversions and calculations using a calculator).
• Willing and able to train and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and convey work instructions.
• Ability to read drawings to ensure that product meets customer specifications.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude or interest.
• Experience with glass working, and use of glass working equipment highly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues desired.

Other Information:

Shift: 4:00pm – 12:00am, Monday – Friday
Compensation: $23 – 28/hr. + 8% shift differential for 2nd shift
Position type: Direct Hire

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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Interested candidates please reference job code 241410 when responding to this ad.


Location: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.