Basic Function:   Supervise the Shipping group to provide guidance and direction, which will incorporate the overall organizational and business plan.  Responsible for ensuring that all product is shipped in the manner that is specified on the shipping documents and that all product is packaged to prevent damage.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Assist in developing and implementing shipping control procedures and process improvements.
  • Oversees, coordinates, and participates in the shipping of all scheduled orders.
  • Ensures all required documentation is accurate, in order, and processed daily.
  • Coordinates with ISRs for Freight quotes and Finance hold issues.
  • Notifies Planning and ISRs if an issue arises preventing the shipment of product on time
  • Ensures that all plating work orders are shipped from the building by their start date to ensure timely delivery of material for production.
  • Responsible for reviewing the available Shipping reports to ensure material is expedited to the shipping department in a timely manner and the product is shipped per the shipping schedule.

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:  Supervises a team of shipping employees in several different roles.
• Communication: Communicate with fellow supervisors and leaders in other departments to understand that the product is on schedule to meet the shipping schedule.
• Confidentiality:  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. 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, and employee morale.
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX compliance as it pertains to the team’s work processes; responsible for understanding, following, and administering corporate policies.  Compliant with operational procedures.
• Travel: Minimal to none.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years in Shipping management or 7 years experience in Shipping management with a manufacturing company.  Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 requirements 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.  Good math and handwriting skills are required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.  Extensive ability to manage and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees.  Ability to work in a team environment with responsibility for training, motivating, monitoring, and evaluating others.  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, understand, and communicate work instructions and process procedures.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. and also maneuver a wheeled cart carrying up to a 150 lb. load. This job requires vision sufficient for completing quality work, reading comprehension, and computer use. This work also requires hearing sufficient for normal workplace conversation and training. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

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

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven 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:  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
• Ensures all shipping supplies are replenished for the next working day; notifying a lead or supervisor if needed
• Performs daily safety checklist if using a forklift
• Lock all bay doors (both sides), place RF devices onto charging batteries, chain/lock all pallet jacks and hand carts when closing the shift and before leaving for the day

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; safety glasses, sit-down forklift, 2-wheeled cart, nail gun, hand saw, 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 products.  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 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.  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 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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Administrative Assistant – Quality

Basic Function:  The primary responsibility of the Quality Coordinator is to provide administrative support to Quality in compliance with ISO 9001:2015. This position will also be required to participate, as needed, in the efforts to prevent, detect, report, correct, or cause to be corrected the production of non-conforming material or product through routine conduct of audits/inspection at all stages of production.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Manages the Customer Return process including investigation, report, and material disposition.
• Oversees the Document System per ISO 9001; document management, review schedule, approval routing, training assignment, archival, and filing.
• Participates in the Internal Audit Program; scheduling and filing.
• Assists with the Calibration Program.
• Responds to Customer Requests (BAA, TAA, CoC)
• Assists with data collection for Management Review and Pillar Boards.
• Acts as backup Inspector, as needed.
• Provides administrative support for any paperwork required by ISO 9001:2015.

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 the 15 Essential Points of Success; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  High School diploma required. Advanced studies/degree in a scientific or technical field preferred. Minimum two years’ work experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control and/or in a regulated manufacturing environment required. Further experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Good computer skills with the ability to compile, organize, and chart large volumes of data.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions and to implement work programs, functions, and operations.  Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required with the ability to give direction, advice, and assistance to others.  Ability to work in a team environment and assist in training, motivating, monitoring, and evaluating others.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and to recognize, record, and help solve problems.  Able to organize, complete tasks, and manage time.  Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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

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

Benefits:

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

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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 the manager.
• Analyze and identify component, sub-assembly, and finished good stock levels.
• Generate work orders for the production floor.
• Review all BOMs 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 requests/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 is 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 are 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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Applications Engineer

Basic Function:  The Applications Engineer will handle customer problems and applications support from a technical and engineering perspective.

Significant Responsibilities:

• Determine the proper cable for various installation environments required/presented by the customer.
• Troubleshoot and conduct analysis of problems of apparently defective cables, termination, and splicing issues.
• Determine the root cause of problems, and recommend and implement improvements.
• Write reports of findings and corrective action reports for both internal and customer use.
• Support the Sales Group by conducting customer visits emphasizing installation, handling, termination, cost savings, troubleshooting, and problem analysis.
• Conduct training sessions for contractors and customer groups.
• Stays current on all applicable industry standards, specifications, and qualification requirements.
• Analyzes planning or logistics problems, determines causes, and develops recommended solutions.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with the safety procedures and guidelines set forth by this company.
• Utilizes and follows quality policy and operating procedures to ensure the quality and consistency of the job being performed.
• Other duties may be assigned by Management

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:  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field and demonstrated experience in a technical field servicing customers or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Excellent computer skills required with familiarity and skill in software packages such as Visual Cad, Autocad, Microsoft Word and Excel.  Possess an excellent mechanical aptitude with a comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic cable technology and design and its application to production processes such as stranding, extruding, material usage and properties required. Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable industry standards and qualification requirements for fiber optic cable required.  Ability to plan, layout, and execute complex work programs, functions, and operations. Ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Excellent math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.  Extensive ability to supervise and maintain effective relationships with subordinates.  Ability to work in a team environment with responsibility for training, motivating, monitoring and evaluating others.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately, and to recognize, record, and help resolve problems.  Able to organize, complete tasks and manage time.

Working Conditions:  This is a partially sedentary job that requires a sighted individual (i.e., vision corrected to 20/20) for significant computer usage and reading. Also, normal work responsibilities call for nominal levels of physically demanding efforts characterized by walking and standing some of the day and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.  This work also requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e., hearing corrected to normal ranges) to deal with external agencies/vendors, interact with employees, conduct meetings, as well as for significant telephone contact.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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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Outside Sales Representative – New England

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:

1. 1. 1. Involves business development managers, technical sales, and engineering to effectively and appropriately address customer needs.
      2. Conduct both individual and joint sales calls, deliver presentations, and participate in trade shows as appropriate.
      3. 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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Lead Operator – NIGHTS

Basic Function:  A working lead that provides daily operational and technical support to manufacturing floor employees.  Monitoring, auditing, troubleshooting, problem solving, correcting deviations, assisting the Process Control Engineering team in all aspects of manufacturing processes technical control.

Significant Responsibilities:

Ensures Daily Operational and Process Controls are maintained (15% of workload):

• Equipment setups are verified with operators for accuracy.
• Verification that the processes are running within specified tolerances.
• Proactive detection and adjustments to quality issues
• Process deviations are corrected or adjusted for and root cause analysis is performed using standardized methods with results presented to the BUL and appropriate Pillars and parties.
• Process audits are conducted routinely with actions performed on deviations.

Quality Non-Conformance (QN) Triage (25% of workload):

• Assist BUL, technicians, and operators with identification, root cause, and corrective action for QNs found in the process areas.
• Leads and/or participates in focused improvement teams to attack losses associated with the most problematic QNs as prescribed by the area loss intelligence data.
• Under the leadership of the Process Control Technician, aids in identifying trends, problem areas, and procedures contributing to non-conformances.

Shop Floor Operational and Technical Support (25% of workload):

• Serves as the first responder to process, equipment, setup, materials, and material movement issues the operators need assistance or guidance with.
• Manufacturing audits using standardized tools in the areas of production, tooling condition and setup, operator logs, 5S, Scoreboards, and safety. Results are presented to the BUL and technicians.
• Assist technician in training activities

Equipment Operations (35% of workload):

• Operates equipment and executes manufacturing processes as required

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:  High school diploma. Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:  MT1 Certification is desirable                             

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

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Operate independently with supervision; involve management staff appropriately.  Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Maintain interpersonal relationships through appropriate communication, oral and written.  Use math and writing skills to correctly complete all documentation required for reporting. Attention to detail in completing assignments and documentation.  Prioritize workload effectively. 

Working Conditions:  Requires an individual with the ability to enter data into a computer. Responsibilities require an individual to be physically mobile to move around the shop floor for extended periods.

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 the detection of alarms and extensive, direct 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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Assembler I

Basic Function: 

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

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

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

Working Conditions: 

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

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

Benefits:

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

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

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1.5” Extruder Operator

Basic Function:  Sets-up, runs and monitors 1 ½” 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, print specifications, machine adjustments, material requirements and/or special customer requirements.
• Sets-up, runs and continuously monitors the 1 ½” extrusion line for all standard products.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to assure product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Applies print to cables using jet printers as required.
• 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. 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 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.

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

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

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Cabler/Strander Operator – DAYS 

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 in accordance with 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 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. 

Click here to apply.

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

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www.occfiber.com