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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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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Basic Function:

Assembles basic production parts according to work instructions and pick list using hand tools, pneumatic press and by operating the bagger machine.

Significant Responsibilities: 

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Assemble parts according to work instructions and assembly drawings checking pick list to insure all parts are included.
  • Recognize discrepancies on assemblies and reports to Team Leader or Supervisor.
  • Perform all tasks in Work Center 3 (kit assembly), 18 (auto bagger), 2 (patch panels), 4 (fiber boxes) and 15 (small cabinets).
  • Correctly interpret assembly drawings
  • Use proper hand tools for assemblies and works with a sense of urgency to meet the time allotted for work order. Operate pneumatic  press
  • Operate hand power tools – rivet gun and driver
  • Operate bagger machine and change bags and ribbons. Enter required information into bagger computer keyboard

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:

• Assembler and bagger of parts
• Communicates  with the Team Leader or Supervisor for instruction or to report defects
• Takes care and caution using tools and assembles correctly to preserve the quality of the components
• Proper judgment and caution used to avoid errors that would render the assembly as scrap.  Scrap dollars are accounted for and affect company financials
• Strictly follows ISO and safety policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  1 or more years in a related field desirable

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:  NA

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills; sight sufficient to complete work accurately and to read/understand written instructions.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Ability to read work instructions and assembly drawings.  Use hand tools and power hand tools. Use pneumatic press and bagging machine. Ability to work in a team setting with minimal supervision.     Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time (duration of work day).  Must be able to lift 30 lbs regularly. Full range of motion is required including stretching, bending, stooping. Noise level is moderate and employee should be able to hear an approaching forklift, machines and alarms.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Fumes are moderate and an employee should be able to work in the manufacturing environment.

Additional on-the-job experience and training:  once General Assembler has been accomplished the employee may focus on training in least one additional category.   An employee can continue learning skill sets in each category in their entirety until all four have been accomplished. Each skill set category accomplished moves the employee into a higher pay grade.   The additional skill set categories are:

Copper Cable and Patch Cords:  Assemble and test copper cable, Hydra, Patch Cords and Quad Box

Machine Operator:  Set up and operate machines for various jacks and 110 connectors using work instructions. Test parts at recommended intervals

Printed Circuit Board Assembly: Assemble and test printed circuit boards

Fiber, MT and Pre-term Assembly:  Assemble and test fiber assemblies and pre-term cabinets

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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Inspector In-Process – NIGHTS

Basic Function:  Tests and inspects optical fiber and sub-cables at various stages during the production process and evaluates data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products by performing the following job responsibilities:

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Selects optical fiber and sub-cables to be tested based on priorities set by production.
• Strips optical fiber and sub-cables and uses OTDR testing equipment to test for length, breaks, and attenuation.
• Observes, measures, and inspects optical fiber and sub-cables for qualities such as wall thickness, diameter, concentricity, print, and color as required per the shop order.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Completes all inspection paperwork specific to this job function.

 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.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

Ability to set up, run, and monitor test equipment 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.  Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer usage.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for communication with coworkers.  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.

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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3” Extruder Operator – NIGHTS

Basic Function: Sets up, runs, and monitors 3” extrusion equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable by performing the following duties.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the automation file to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
  • Sets up, runs, and continually monitors the 3” extrusion line for all products.
  • Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per the proper automation file.
  • Applies print to cables using jet printers and mechanical printers as required.
  • Correctly completes all paperwork 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 following the safety procedures and guidelines set forth by this company.

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 (including safety), ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

• Organizational Responsibility – Member of the production team operating machines on an as-needed basis
• Communication – Communicates regularly with coworkers, lead operators, and supervisors.
• Confidentiality – Standard level of confidentiality for product and order information
• Financial Responsibility – Efficient use of materials, limit remake and rework issues
• Judgment – Strive for error-free production to eliminate customer service and quality issues
• Compliance – Follows product procedures, safety, ISO, SOX and MIL standards

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High school diploma or GED                            

Experience:  1 – 2 years applying fundamental concepts and practice preferred in machine operation (including set-up and troubleshooting)                            

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.  Must successfully complete orientation

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to review specifications, set up, run, and monitor 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 documentation skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.  Ability to organize, complete tasks, and manage time.  Ability to type and use a keyboard to operate in Syspro ERP System.

Working Conditions:  While performing the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  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 detection of alarms and communication with coworkers.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles – appropriate individual safety devices are provided for proper handling.  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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Cabler/Strander Operator

Basic Function: Sets up, runs, and monitors Cabler/Strander/Rework Line equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities following safety procedures and guidelines:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the product code to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and monitors the Planetary Strander for all standard and nonstandard products.
• Sets up and runs a respooling machine located in the cabling area to respool sub cables, fillers, and wire.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Correctly 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.
• Runs the rework line when the workload at the Strander allows including washing cables with E Cleaner or MEK, printing cables, stripping cables, respooling cables, wire, and fillers, and using the stripping wheel to strip armor and FRP cables.

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 of related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a machine in a production environment.  Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions and 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.  Ability to operate a forklift.  Ability to operate a hoist.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs.  Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer usage.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detecting alarms and communication with coworkers.  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.

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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Extruder Operator 1 ¼” NIGHTS

Basic Function: 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 the 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 the 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 of 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 the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  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 detection of alarms and communication with coworkers.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles – appropriate individual safety devices are provided for proper handling.  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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Production Supervisor

Basic Function:  The Production Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for the effective operation of a production shift which includes multiple operating units.  Effectively leads assigned teams’ production efforts as well as operates on the line (as needed) with a focus on quality.  Trains, develops, and schedules employees and work for maximum efficiency.  May work rotating day/night shift.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Understands and executes the production plans to meet goals; uses metrics set for the business unit to monitor progress.
• Works closely with the BUL’s and planning team to identify and schedule production lines, engineering, and quality resources as needed.
• Coordinates and allocates manpower to optimize production; communicates daily expectations and ensures operators have the tools to meet the expectations.
• Ensures that all employees are supported and that their process/quality issues or concerns are managed proactively and effectively to meet plans and goals.
• Ensures team members adhere to plant policies including safety, attendance, PTO scheduling
• Identifies gaps and provides support on the line where and when needed.
• Navigate Syspro (ERP system) to effectively move WIP and raw materials.
• Troubleshoots to ensure that products meet required specifications.
• Promotes standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S)
• Coordinates and communicates with other shifts for seamless transitions and minimal disruption to workflow.

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.

Job Scope:

• Managerial:  Manages the flow of product throughout the production floor by supervising a team/shift of operators.
• Communication:  Communicates with fellow supervisors and leaders in other departments to understand production needs and expectations
• Confidentiality: A high level of confidentiality is required regarding corporate initiatives, customer matters, and employee issues. 
• Financial:  Operate and manage a fiscally responsible team and maintain reasonable expenses; must evaluate the potential returns on investment before committing to purchases.  Respond to the Finance team’s request for information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Judgment:  Errors can impact the efficiency of on-time orders, general quality, employee morale
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX compliance as it pertains to the teams’ work processes; responsible for understanding, following, and administering corporate policies.  Compliant with operational procedures including ISO and OSHA/Safety.
• Travel: Minimal to none

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  Associate degree in business, electronics, engineering or related field preferred.  An equivalent combination of knowledge and experience will be considered.  Bachelor degree in a related field is preferred but not required

Experience:  3-5 years’ operating extrusion, cabling, or other manufacturing equipment with experience serving in a leadership capacity (formal or informal).  WCM/Lean/Six Sigma, ERP, ISO, Safety, and/or engineering experience desirable.

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to be a team member, to lead/train/motivate a team, and to communicate expectations/hold individuals accountable.  Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement and resolve complex operational/personnel situations.  Demonstrated a history of making positive contributions to an organization as a leader.  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to review specifications, set up, run, and monitor a machine in a production environment.

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 critical thinking 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 job requires color vision, sight sufficient for completing computer work, one who can regularly stand for long durations and move around the plant floor on foot, and can regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.  Requires an individual with sufficient hearing 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; requires an individual capable of operating a forklift and other manufacturing equipment.  The nature of this position and the personal interactions involved require that an individual possess significant and persuasive interactive communication skills.  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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Cabler Operator – WEEKENDS

 Basic Function: 

Sets up, runs, and monitors 36” up to 64” cabling equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable.

 Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the product code to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and monitors the cabling lines for all standard products.
• Sets up and runs a respooling machine located in the cabling area to respool fillers.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Correctly 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.
• 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); six months related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a machine in a production environment.  Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions and 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.  Ability to operate a forklift.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight 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 co-workers and alarm awareness.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes.  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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Production Planner

Basic Function:  Provides production scheduling and materials planning for OCC Asheville.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Coordinates the daily priorities between production, sales, and inventory control.
• Comply with and maintain corporate lead time objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining safety stock levels in the MRP system.
• Assist with setting safety stock levels, as directed by manager.
• Analyze and identify component, sub-assembly, and finished good stock levels.
• Generate work orders for the production floor.
• Review all BOM’s and drawings for accuracy prior to the release to production.

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 (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:  Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or six years’ experience in manufacturing and materials control environment.  Experience working for a design engineering and manufacturing company preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  The position requires excellent computer skills and experience using software packages that include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and an ERP system.  Ability to plan, layout, and execute complex work programs, functions, and operations to ensure quality.  Sufficient math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.  Extensive ability to manage and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and management.  Ability to work in a team environment.  Pays close attention to detail with the ability to plan and schedule material requirements and production accurately, and to recognize, document, and help resolve problems.  Able to organize, complete tasks, and manage time.  Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.  Able to read and interpret engineer drawings.

Working Conditions:  This is a mostly sedentary job which requires vision sufficient for completing quality work and for extensive computer use and keyboarding, and requires hearing sufficient for normal workplace conversation and for extensive, direct and/or telephone contact with customers, suppliers, management staff and employees. The nature of this work and constant personal interactions involved require that an individual possesses significant and persuasive interactive communications skills.  This position may require extended hours from time to time including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet company goals and objectives.  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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Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer. For additional information, please click here.

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