Cable Cutter — Fiber Optic Manufacturing

Job overview

The Cable Cutter role is onsite in Naperville, IL. The stated compensation is $18.00–$18.50 per hour, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses, prorated based on start date. viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions for AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks. The role cuts fiber optic cable to precise specifications and checks quality before material moves to the next production stage. Accurate inventory tracking, equipment care, and coordination with the lead help keep cable-cutting work aligned with manufacturing orders and project priorities.

What you'll do

• Operate cable-cutting equipment to specified lengths
• interpret manufacturing orders and technical specifications
• inspect cable quality and cuts
• track inventory, quantities, and scrap
• maintain cutting equipment and an organized, safe work area
• coordinate task priorities and schedules with the lead.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cable cutter

fiber optic cable

manufacturing

naperville il

viaphoton

$18.00–$18.50/hour

first shift 6:00 am–3:30 pm

second shift 3:30 pm–1:00 am

$2,000 medical expense card

quality inspection

inventory tracking

401(k) match

paid holidays

overtime eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with match
• flexible paid time off
• 10 paid holidays including two floating holidays
• monthly team events
• second-shift differential
• overtime eligibility
• and a $2,000 prepaid medical-expense card prorated based on start date.

Why this role

Previous cable-cutting or related manufacturing experience and forklift experience are helpful but not required; the posting lists first- and second-shift schedules.

About the employer

viaPhoton is hiring for this role. Industry: Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing. Sector: 33.