Cabler Operator – NIGHTS

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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Material Handler – Shipping/Packaging – DAYS

Basic Function:  Prepares and packages fiber optic cable for shipment, bag/box, and package orders per customer specifications.

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Lift, move, sort, or place pallets, boxes and items from bin locations to staging areas, build areas, pallets or crates
• Securely band and/or wrap pallets and crates in a timely and accurate fashion
• Loads outgoing shipments on trucks daily
• Compares data sheet to the picking ticket and accurately records information
• Ensure inventory and labeling accuracy to be packed, palletized, and shipped
• Compares information and counts, weights, or measures items for outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading or other records
• Matches address labels to tags on cable and labels correctly; determines if the cable needs a UL label and attaches accordingly
• Processes small packages through Fed Ex and UPS software
• Assists in daily team projects as needed; actively participates in quarterly inventories
• Use a wireless RF device or desktop computer

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:

• Works as a team member to organize and stage outgoing freight for carriers to pick up daily
• Communicates with other departments daily to solve problems
• Uses good judgment to minimize mistakes of shipping orders to the wrong customers
• Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to the following; sit-down forklift, 2-wheeled cart, and pallet jack

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High school diploma or GED

Experience:  1 year experience in Shipping preferred   

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

Computer and organizational skills with the ability to properly package, inspect and ship product.  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.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and to recognize and help resolve problems.  Ability to operate a forklift.

Working Conditions:    

While performing this job, the employee must have the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee must have the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently up to and over 100 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 co-workers and external truck drivers.  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.  Must follow all safety procedures and policies.

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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ERP, Material Mover & Fiber Specialist – DAYS

Basic Function:  Enters and processes work orders into the ERP system.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Accurately and timely entering and processing of work orders into the ERP system. Examples of work orders include, but are not limited to the following:

Manufactured Work Orders

Stock Work Orders

Remake Work Orders

Engineering Work Orders

• Coordinate all areas of the company as to job status and work order distribution; ensure the accurate and timely distribution of work orders to the appropriate facility location.
• Accurately and timely distribute work orders to the appropriate location within the facility.
• Monitor non-conformance areas for un-remitted remakes, and ensure compliance with the Remake Work Order Process.
• Coordinates with Senior Planner to ensure all dried materials needed for the manufacturing team are met. Dries materials and moves to extruder lines as needed to ensure all production needs are fulfilled.
• Assembles completed jobs from our OTDR 1 & 2 in process testing stations, verifies all paperwork, and promptly delivers to the next operation.
• Accurately and timely perform cycle counts of inventory to ensure the accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Utilizes and follows quality policy and operating procedures to ensure the quality and consistency of the job being performed.
• Intra-Departmental cross-training as required

Performs specific Fiber Inventory responsibilities:

• • Receives fiber inventory from vendors, scans and applies internal ID numbers onto appropriate identification cards. Unpack fibers and prepare them for entry into the fiber storage area.
  • Stores, consolidates, and pulls fibers for allocation to purchase orders and stock orders, and delivers fiber to the associated buffer line for buffer manufacturing.
  • Conducts all documentation as it relates to removing and adding fiber inventory, linking fibers to ERP jobs, fiber inventory accuracy, and all documentation required for the 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 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 one to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing an ERP package preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Possess good organizational skills with the ability to properly prioritize work order flow in and out.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

• Excellent computer skills required with experience using several software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and ERP software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to speak clearly and distinctly on the phone and project a courteous helpful attitude to all personnel.
• Ability to read and follow complex instructions.
• Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.
• Math and handwriting skills required sufficient to meet work requirements.
• Ability to correctly complete all documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:  This is a sedentary job that requires a sighted individual (vision corrected to 20/20) for computer usage and significant reading skills and requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e., hearing corrected to normal ranges) for telephone and direct contact with company personnel.  Significant keyboarding duties require sufficient manual dexterity for keyboarding.  Conducts all activities following safety procedures and guidelines.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with 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 Technician 

Basic Function: 

Set up, test, adjust, and shut down manufacturing machinery including but not limited to solder pots, automated jack and connecter machines, and test equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.  Operate machinery as necessary to meet production output requirements.  Assist in all other work centers to meet production schedule.  Train new operators.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
• Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
• Create and maintain work instructions regarding process and equipment.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
• Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
• Start up and shut down processing equipment.
• Report faulty equipment and fixtures to maintenance for repair/replacement.
• Cross train on all work centers in production area.
• Back up for team leaders when absent.

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 GED required.  Minimum 2 years technician experience

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a variety of machine tools and proper maintenance of machinery.  Able to read Bills of Materials, Engineering drawings, Technical Specifications, Equipment Technical Publications, and ECN’s.  Math and handwriting skills and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.  Able to change priorities as directed with ease.  Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.   Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and help resolve problems.

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, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodations 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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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 – Data Center

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 of 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 the best methods to execute sales plans for the markets,
• Conduct both individual and joint sales calls, deliver presentations, and participate in trade shows,
• Provide 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 requests/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 concerning 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:  Bachelors 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 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 – DAYS

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

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

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www.occfiber.com