Assembler I – HESC

Basic Function:  Terminate fiber optic connections, strip fiber length, polish fiber, and crimp termini.  Assemble cable connectors and fiber cable.  Read specification assembly drawings and bills of material from a work order.

 Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Recognize cosmetic and functional discrepancies in component and cable assemblies.
  • Assemble cable connectors and fiber cables according to work instructions.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality.   Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Education and Experience

A high school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) is required.

Essential Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, and Experience: Demonstrate manual dexterity, and use small hand tools, screwdrivers, and Allen wrenches.  Must have eye and hand coordination for detailed ability to recognize mechanical fit problems.  Ability to read, understand, and communicate work instructions and process procedures.   Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Ability to organize, complete tasks, and manage time.  Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.  Knowledge of fiber optic assembly processes, handling of fiber cable and epoxy bonding a plus.  Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 requirements is a plus.

 Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.  This job requires vision sufficient for completing quality work, reading comprehension, and computer use.    This work also requires hearing sufficient for normal workplace conversation and training.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.   Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Engineering Test Technician

Basic Function: 

Conduct tests, collect data, and maintain product performance test databases. Assist in product development and production testing.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Assemble prototypes and sample lots of products for performance testing
• Set up equipment, conduct experiments, calculate and record the results.
• Help develop, prototype, and test electrical and electronic equipment and devices
• Evaluate test results on products. Determine pass-fail conditions for cable and connector products by performance category.
• Manufacture Test Adapters by evaluating, testing and adjusting jacks based on test data and provided criteria.
• Qualify components per test requirements and develop adjustment methods based on performance category and lot numbers.
• Manufacture test fixtures and components. Install SMT components to PCBs. Press and solder components as shown on assembly documents. Test assemblies per documentation

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC’s vision and values; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience: 

Two year degree in electronics, mechanics, or industrial technology or 3 to 5 years equivalent experience

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

• Soldering
• Set up and operation of test equipment.
• Identify product components and assemblies.
• Determine appropriate tests, sampling, measurements, and procedures.
• Read and understand product design drawings, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Use precision measurement tools and devices such as Network Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometers, and high voltage testing equipment.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires a sighted individual (i.e., vision corrected to 20/20) for significant reading and computer usage.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e., hearing corrected to normal ranges).  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Basic Function:  The Outside Sales Representative performs proactive sales activities for all OCC products and drives increased sales within the designated geographical territory.

 Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Maintains high-level knowledge of the OCC product base and effectively close sales to meet territory, regional, and corporate-wide goals.
• Develops and maintains relationships with influencers in the market including engineers, contractors, installers, integrators, distributors, and others that will result in the selection of OCC products by a customer and/or end user.
• Drives sales proactively as a specialist in OCC enterprise products; supports and engages other members of the sales team:
• Involves business development managers, technical sales, and engineering to effectively and appropriately address customer needs.
• Conduct both individual and joint sales calls, deliver presentations, and participate in trade shows as appropriate.
• Maintains generalist knowledge of all OCC products in all segments to provide sales support successfully.
• Works closely with the Inside Sales Team to provide service and support to customers and to develop a funnel of potential customers.
• Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.
• Champions OCC’s vision and values; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

• Managerial:  No direct reports.  Coordinates sales efforts in a designated geographical territory.
• Communication:  Regularly communicates with other members of the inside sales team, business development and technical sales managers, engineers, and customers.
• Confidentiality:  Must maintain confidentiality with respect to corporate goals and objectives, product information, and customer/sales activity
• Financial:  Responsibility for operating within the constraints of the Auto and Expense Policy, especially by maintaining reasonable expenses.
• Judgment:  May make independent decisions concerning specific customer’s demands with consultation from other sales resources, as appropriate.
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX compliance as it pertains to team processes
• Travel is at least 50% of working time

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred                            

Experience:  3—5 years applying fundamental technical sales concepts and practices

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: RCDD preferred                     

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be a team member.  Demonstrated history of making positive contributions to the organization.  Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Operate independently with little direct supervision; involve management staff appropriately.  Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with minimal support.  Maintain interpersonal relationships through appropriate and concise communication, oral and written.  Use math and writing skills to correctly complete all documentation required for team reporting and compliance obligations.  Understand, follow, and administer policies, especially those related to quality and compliance.  Attend to detail in completing assignments and documentation.  Prioritize workload effectively. 

Working Conditions:  This is a partially sedentary job that requires sight sufficient for computer use and requires an individual with hearing sufficient for extensive, direct, and/or telephone contact with customers, management staff, and employees.  Requires an individual with the ability to enter data into a computer.  The nature of this position and the personal interactions involved require that an individual possess significant and persuasive interactive communication skills.  Requires an individual with the ability to travel within a geographic territory by car and by plane.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Business Development Specialist w/ Broadcast Focus

Basic Function:   Serves as a technical specialist for all cable and connectivity products related to a target market.  Drives increased sales by proactively supporting the efforts to customers in these target markets.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Serves as a market specialist by understanding OCC products, target markets, competitor products and customer base, market standards, product trends and developments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with influencers in the market including: engineers, contractors, installers, integrators, distributors and others that will result in the selection of OCC products by a customer and/or end user.
• Drives sales proactively as a specialist for the assigned market segment; supports and engages other members of the sales team:
• Provide market access to the sales team and analyze best methods to execute sales plans for the markets,
• Conduct both individual and join sales calls, deliver presentations and participate in trade shows,
• Provides training on products and markets to the rest of the sales team, to MDIS participants, to other OCC partners, and to end-users and customers, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with engineering teams, and coordinates and acts as liaison for sales team with engineering teams, as appropriate.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC’s vision and values; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

•  Managerial:  Coordinates sales efforts in designated market segments and provides support to the sales team
• Communication:  Regularly communicates with other members of the sales team (outside sales, inside sales), engineers and customers.
• Confidentiality:  Must maintain confidentiality with respect to corporate goals and objectives, product information and customer/sales activity
• Financial:  Responsibility for operating within the constraints of the Auto and Expense Policy especially by maintaining reasonable expenses.
• Judgment:  May make independent decisions concerning specific customer demands with consultation from appropriate leaders.
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX compliance as it pertains to team processes
• Travel:  Travel is at least 50% of working time

 Minimum Qualifications Required:

 Education:  Bachelor degree, preferably in a technically related field

 Experience:   3—5 years (applies fundamental concepts and practices)

 Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:  RCDD desired                          

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to be a team member and to lead a team.  Demonstrated history of making positive contributions to the organization as a leader.  [Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills;  must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position; etc.]

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Operate independently with little direct supervision; involve management staff appropriately.  Participate in management and leadership level meetings.  Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with minimal support.  Maintain interpersonal relationships through appropriate and concise communication, oral and written.  Use math and writing skills to correctly complete all documentation required for team reporting and compliance obligations.  Understand, follow and administer policies, especially those related to quality and compliance.  Attend to detail in completing assignments and documentation.  Prioritize workload effectively. 

Working Conditions:  This is a partially sedentary job which requires a sighted individual (i.e. vision corrected to near 20/20) for computer usage and requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e. hearing corrected to normal ranges) for extensive, direct and/or telephone contact with customers, management and employees.  Requires an individual with the ability to enter data into a computer.  Responsibilities require an individual to be physically mobile to move around the building.  The nature of this position and the personal interactions involved require that an individual possess significant and persuasive interactive communications skills.  Requires an individual with the ability to travel within a geographic territory by car and by plane.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Quality Inspector

Basic Function:  Performs incoming, in-process and finished goods inspections according to work instructions and procedures.  Assist with customer/vendor returns and related data entry.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Perform incoming inspections, non-complex first article, finished goods inspections customer returns for compliance to specifications and auditing.
• Assist with receiving incoming materials and match to purchase orders through utilization of the ERP system.
• Processes customer returns and returns to suppliers and handles all associated paperwork.
• Ensure incoming material meets specific requirements per blueprint.
• Ensure incoming material is moved to proper location.
• Ensure that all paperwork and inspection reports are accurate and complete.
• Maintain manual and electronic record filing system for incoming materials and returns.
• Ensure materials and return products are in accordance with established tolerance levels for quality and performance.
• Recognize defects and problems that arise during production of OCC products.
• Complete Defective Material/Non-conforming Material notices and coordinate disposition of affected material.
• Roving inspection of work-in-process.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision and values as detailed in the 15 Essential Points of Success; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.  Minimum 12 months related experience in Quality Assurance/Control Inspection process.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Be able to use calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools for verification of product. Intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions.  Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Good communication skills, both written and oral.  Ability to read Bills of Materials, Engineering drawings, and ECN’s.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and assist in resolving problems.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift up to 15 lbs and move/push a supply cart with approximately 100 lbs of supplies on it.  The employee must have full range of motion ability, including stretching, bending, and stooping.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for extensive, direct contact with employees.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Material Stager

Basic Function:  Responsible for organizing work orders for Fiber area to include paperwork, materials, and labels are accounted for before the job goes into the Fiber area in a timely manner. 

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Read the Bill of Materials and ensure all material associated with the work order is accounted for
• Works closely with Inventory and Components for proper kits and assemblies required for upcoming jobs
• Uses label printer to create labels for each order and ensures they are accurate
• Handles some prep work including dressing copper fibers

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s vision and values (as outlined in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  High School Diploma or GED required.  6 months related experience and/or training preferred. 

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Office products.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.  Able to read assembly drawings and Bill of Material.  Must possess initiative.  Able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Able to organize tasks and manage time.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Good math and handwriting skills are required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork.  Knowledge of the cable connectivity business is a plus.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.  This job requires vision sufficient for completing quality work, reading comprehension, and computer use.    This work also requires hearing sufficient for normal workplace conversation and training.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Maintenance Technician

Basic Function: Set up and maintain industrial machinery.

Significant Responsibilities:

• Setting-up and/or assembling new machinery per specifications.
• Observing machines or equipment (for visual and audio signs) to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary adjustments and/or repairs. Studying blueprints, sketches, machine parts, or specifications to determine appropriate repairs.  Assembling and testing operating machines to verify the correction of malfunctions.
• Dismantling and reassembling machines or equipment to replace defective parts as required.
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery. Completing paperwork on parts used and repairs made.
• Maintaining and lubricating machine tools and equipment as required.
• Conducting all activities following the safety procedures and guidelines.
• Utilizing and following quality policy and operating procedures to ensure the quality and consistency of the job performance.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience:   1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.   MT1 and/or industrial maintenance certification is desirable.  Military and Technical skills and training will be considered in Lieu of field experience.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:   Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a variety of machine tools, assemble parts to fabricate or repair machine tools, and proper maintenance of machinery.  Ability to read and follow complex instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Math and handwriting skills and the ability to complete correctly all documentation.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.   Attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and help resolve problems. Ability to operate a forklift and aerial Work platform. Basic Electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic skills will be used daily. Machining and fabrication skills are a plus. The ability to create Electrical and Mechanical drawings are also essential skills.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for communication with employees, and vendors and awareness of alarms.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY:   Work under company protocol regarding safe work practices. Training for machine-specific diagnostics, lock-out, and tag-out Procedures will be provided. Electrical knowledge and training will be required for live diagnostic work on equipment. Proper PPE will be required and provided when required.

Proper training will be provided for pre-job Min’s – hot work and related practices. Pre-job minis will be done any time the work is beyond the scope of normal work routines.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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1 ¼” Extruder Operator

Summary: Sets-up, runs and monitors 1 ¼” extrusion equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable by performing the following job responsibilities.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the file name to determine product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
  • Sets up, runs and continuously monitors the 1 ¼” extrusion line for all products.
  • Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
  • Accurately completes all documentation specific to this job function.
  • Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
  • Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required. Completes non-conformity paperwork for all defects and problems in products.
  • Conducts all activities in accordance with safety procedures and guidelines.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to run a machine in a production environment.  Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly. Ability to read and follow basic instructions. Ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires a sighted individual (i.e., vision corrected to 20/20) for significant reading and computer usage.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e., hearing corrected to normal ranges).  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Executive Assistant and Accountant

Basic Function:  The Executive Assistant and Accountant (“EAA”) actively supports the CFO and accounting and finance department and is responsible for providing high-level administrative support ensuring the smooth workflow and daily operations of the department. Additionally, the EAA performs general accounting transactions including support as required to complete period-end financial statements.

Significant Responsibilities:

1. Performs specific job responsibilities:
   • Provide general to complex administrative tasks to support the CFO and accounting and finance department.
   • Assist with compilation of quarterly closing binders, including to provide support to CEO and Auditors, preparation of quarterly materials for Audit Committee meetings, and quarterly SEC filings; including proofreading and other documents as needed; scheduling internal and external meetings
   • Maintain documentation for Binder Closet, CPE information for all CPAs in the department, Outlook calendar and contacts for CFO, eFiles for SEC filings and other corporate documents as well as hard-copy filings for CFO
   • Complete travel arrangements, documentation supporting credit card purchases, and other support as requested
   • Provide assistance with Expense Reports and electronic timekeeping for the CFO and department as needed
   • Provide support/backup in the setup of conference bridge-line, conference rooms, and scheduling meetings
   • Administrative duties for Retirement Plan Committee, Security access for Wells Fargo Connection, AMEX Rewards Program, and Restricted Stock Awards
   • Prepares certain monthly and quarterly journal entries
   • Prepares certain monthly and quarterly work papers
   • Performs certain account reconciliations
   • Completes period-end closing tasks as assigned
   • Compiles data (daily, period end, and ad hoc) as needed
   • Other duties as requested
2. Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.
3. Champions OCC’s vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

• Coordinates and completes administrative functions for the CFO, including communications within the department
• Manages accurate, timely calculations and data collection required to complete financial transactions and reporting
• Representative of the CFO and accounting and finance departments and therefore, errors must be kept to a minimum
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality, including confidential and proprietary financial information
• Communicates with all levels of employees regarding matters of financial concern
• Moderate level of judgment and decision-making required within accounting guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.  Refer appropriate issues to the Supervisor
• Overnight/out-of-state travel is not typical but may be occasionally required
• General understanding and strong adherence to all compliance-related matters, including Sarbanes-Oxley, Safety, and others related to public status.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Two-year college degree and three (3) years accounting-related experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.  Experience in a comparably complex multi-subsidiary accounting environment is preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

• Excellent computer skills required with experience using software packages such as payroll systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to properly compile and maintain financial data.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills are required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills with close attention to detail; the ability to complete assignments and accurately recognize and help resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information 

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: Notary Public desired.

Working Conditions:  This is a sedentary job that requires sight sufficient for computer use and significant English reading skills.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for telephone contact with employees and customers as well as for taking and relaying messages.  Significant computer input/keyboarding duties require sufficient manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:  OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Marketing Specialist

Basic Function:   Provides planning and coordination support for the annual Tradeshow calendar to ensure strategic participation that increases ROI and lead generation.  Assists in executing branding and awareness projects and campaigns.  Acts as a “generalist” supporting a variety of marketing and administrative functions.

Significant Responsibilities:

 General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the sample request process, ensure samples are cut timely and shipped as needed; track sample stock and requests in Excel.
• Organize and maintain onsite stock of marketing collateral to provide in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform administrative functions that support marketing efforts, projects, and other departmental commitments, including bank deposits.
• Monitors the effective use of lead generation and customer engagement tools, especially HubSpot’s successful use for increased customer reach
• Collect critical intelligence for Marketing’s use to include competitor branding, products, projects; market industry research; general trends in the cable and connectivity industry.
• Builds trust, values others, communicates effectively, drives execution, fosters innovation, focuses on the customer, collaborates with others, solves problems creatively and demonstrates high integrity.
• Manages projects effectively, understands the variables that could impact completion and proactively mitigates such impact in order to meet deadlines.
• Effectively implements/continues the use of social media tools

Tradeshow Coordinator:

• Develops, with support from Marketing Manager and associated sales members, a Tradeshow Planning Package for all participants:
  1. Defines the branding statements for the show,
  2. Identifies the product set for display and focus in the booth,
  3. Booth design and set up,
  4. Competitor analysis – prepare attendees for naming OCC benefits against competitor products based on pre-show research.
  5. Customer review – targets for the show.

• Serves as primary contact for internal and external contacts involved with a show.
• Handles administrative functions and logistics:
  1. Creates AFEs and tracks expenses and completes expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
  2. Show documentation, product requests, booth planning, collateral oversight, shipping,
  3. Lead retrieval;

• Manages tradeshow inventory: maintains a current list of inventory locations, sets ordering/packing/shipping schedule for shows, and coordinates to/from/between show travel.
• Coordinates a post-show review and ensures a Tradeshow Executive Summary is completed.
• Attends 4-7 tradeshows per year to direct/complete setup and tear down.
• Monitors the effective use of lead generation and customer engagement tools, especially HubSpot’s successful use for increased customer reach
• Effectively implements/continues the use of social media tools

Branding Administrator:

• Provides support to the Marketing Manager on setting communications calendar;
• Executes branding activity as assigned:
  1. Social media postings
  2. Distributor marketing program activity
  3. Manages print collateral: oversees print orders, and assists in collateral development and distribution.
  4. Supports digital collateral such as webinars, and email campaigns.

Lead Generation Partner:

• Supports lead-generating activities within the marketing team (email campaigns, small events, webinars),
• Understands and manages HubSpot,
• Ensures tradeshow, event, and website leads are tracked appropriately and provided to the field.

Coordinate and maintain marketing vendor relationships (primarily related to trade shows and customer programs) for ordering supplies and services, arranging for payments and keeping track of marketing expenditures.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

• Organizational responsibility: works with outside and inside sales and business development; supports marketing team; administrative functions for marketing and other departments
• Communication: daily communication with all levels of internal employees, vendors, customers
• Confidentiality: protects company proprietary information
• Financial responsibility: may assist with mail and bank deposits in accordance with policy; assists with tracking invoices against planned budget; commits OCC to expenses responsibly and with appropriate approvals
• Judgment: conducts all activities in accordance with safety procedures.  Utilizes and follows quality policy and operating procedures to insure the quality and consistency of the job being performed
• Compliance: follows company guidelines/policies as appropriate for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or other regulatory requirements
• Travel: able to travel for up to one week at a time, 4-7 times per year (Tradeshows)
• Communication: in-depth and strategic communications with all levels of leadership, regularly including the CEO
• Confidentiality:  High level of confidentiality required regarding corporate initiatives, customer matters and employee issues.
• Financial:  Operate as a fiscally responsible team member by maintaining reasonable expenses; must evaluate the potential returns on investment before requesting purchases.  Respond to the finance team’s request for information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Judgment:  Use marketing expertise to make effective decisions to promote rather than hinder business success and growth
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX compliance as it pertains to the teams work processes; responsible for understanding, following and administering corporate policies.  Complies with other application regulations
• Travel: Regular travel (up to 20/30%) for trade shows and to other OCC locations

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree preferred but Associates degree or HS Diploma combined with 3+years of experience in marketing (including tradeshow experience) or related position

Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a marketing and/or event/trade show role preferred

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:  None                           

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

• Able to travel
• Project management skills (exposure to formal PMP practices preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions, as well as understand and implement quality procedures.
• Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all budgeting/planning documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Present close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately.
• Recognize and help resolve problems in areas of expertise.
• General Understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, and Photoshop, preferred.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is sometimes required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and writing; this job requires the ability to determine color accurately.  This work also requires an individual with sufficient hearing to handle phone calls and to communicate with others.

Note:  This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture.  OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.  Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules. 

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Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer. For additional information, please click here.

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