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F a l l 2 0 1 6 • S T U F F 35 Products: Incom Inc. serves both established and newly defined markets with glass and polymer fused fiber optic components (tapers, inverters, arrays, faceplates, photodetectors, light guides, etc.), as well as resources for co-development, customizing and prototyping. Through OEM partnerships, Incom makes critical contributions to genetic, medical, dental, drug research, scientific, homeland security, display innovations and more. I ncom's Jonavan Alvarado and Debra Lippe assessing component quality. Anyone from Central Massachusetts knows of Incom, so I applied and was hired while attending QCC for my Associates Degree in Manufacturing. At Incom, I use what I learned about Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to best produce high-demand fused fiber optics that manufacturers in industries like medical, military and display need to make their products work. Incom is like a second family. People support each other and share in the desire to manufacture the best components possible. Manufacturing is continuously growing and at Incom we're enabling life-changing technologies. Incom is 'what's inside' and that makes all the difference. I ncom Team Leader, Danny Ortiz, (left) is all smiles talking about teamwork and career advancement with direct reports Stephanie Torres (Machine Operator) and Jeremia Latour (Machine Operator). I came to Southbridge from Puerto Rico and was looking for a company that was willing to train, help pay for education and provide opportunities to advance. Incom gave me a chance because it saw I was willing to work hard and do what it takes to be successful. I started as a Machine Operator, became an Inspector, was promoted to Group Leader, then Second Shift Supervisor and now I'm First Shift Team Leader. I can run almost every machine on the manufacturing production floor and manage a staff of 14. Mentoring—up, down and laterally—is ingrained in Incom's daily fabric. Knowledge transfer empowers people to advance and that has a direct impact on the high quality fused fiber optic components Incom produces. EMPLOY EE PROF ILES: Environmental awareness: Incom Inc. is committed to employee safety and health, preserving the environment and reducing waste. Incom's recovery, recycling and reuse of materials meets or exceeds all legal and regulatory requirements. Global preservation and progress is a consideration in all business decisions. Danny Ortiz Position: Team Leader Age: 37 Years at Company: 15+ Company benefits: Incom Inc. encourages employees to feel empowered and included. The company offers competitive salaries, a bonus program, rich benefits and terrific growth opportunities. The benefits package includes tuition reimbursement for degree programs, classes for technical skills training, mentoring initiatives and flexible scheduling. Incom is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Community engagement: Incom Inc. and its employees are proud volunteers and supporters of many corporate, industry, educational and community organizations, including the United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton. Incom also sponsors co-ops and internships from area high schools and colleges. Jonavan Alvarado Position: Assembly Technician Age: 23 School: Quinsigamond Community College Years at Company: 1+