Assembler I – EC

Basic Function:  Responsible for assembling production parts according to work instructions using hand tools that are manual, electrical, and pneumatic and operating the bagger machine.  Follow standard work procedures and practice safe work habits to ensure a quality product is produced.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Operate all functions of the bagger machine. Change bags and ribbons and make and conduct the print set-up functions using computer.
• Assemble small parts, sub-assemblies, and kits according to work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Assemble patch panels, jacks, fiber boxes and cabinets according to work instructions, pick lists, and assembly drawings.
• Recognize cosmetic and functional discrepancies on assemblies.
• Read routers and transfer information to P.C.
• Bag first piece and present to quality for verification.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent customer service; 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:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Ability to use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, nut driver, and pneumatic rivet gun.  Ability to read and comprehend written work instructions, pick lists, and assembly drawings.  Good communication skills, both written and oral.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and assist in resolving problems.  Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word required. 

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift up to 20lbs.  The employee must have full range of motion ability, including stretching, bending, and stooping.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for 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, 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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Business Development Specialist – DATA CENTERS

Basic Function: Serves as a technical specialist for all cable and connectivity products related to a target market. Drives increased sales by proactively supporting the efforts to customers in these 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:
    1. Provide market access to the sales team and analyze best methods to execute sales plans for the markets,
    2. Conduct both individual and join sales calls, deliver presentations and participate in trade shows,
  • Provides training on products and markets to the rest of the sales team, to MDIS participants, to other OCC partners, and to end-users and customers, as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with engineering teams, and coordinates and acts as liaison for sales team with engineering teams, as appropriate.

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

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

Job Scope: 

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

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Education: Bachelor degree, preferably in a technically related field

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

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: RCDD desired

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

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

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

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

Benefits:

OCC offers a positive work environment driven 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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Respooler Operator I – Final NIGHTS

Basic Function:  Supports the production of fiber optic cable by performing the following job responsibilities.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Select cable to be re-spooled based on ship date or supervisor priorities.
• Uses basic math skills to determine the correct cut length.
• Physically observes the outer jacket of cable for anomalies while spooling, if an anomaly is found, notifies the Lead or Supervisor
• Uses computer or scanner to report reels once they are spooled.
• Conduct all activities following the safety procedures and guidelines set forth by this company.

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

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

Job Scope:  Works with the rest of the team to organize reels by due date to ensure that reels that are late or due that day are done first.

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 and fast-paced 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 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, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

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

Benefits:

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

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

Working Conditions:  While performing 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. 

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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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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Manager, Corporate Programs & Contracts

Basic Function:  This position serves as the highest level team member for reviewing, strategically responding to and designating necessary work groups to manage and execute contract administration for maximum sales.  This includes ensuring the successful delivery of technical performance, adherence to schedule and budgetary constraints, and strict compliance with all applicable internal policies and external regulatory requirements and directives.   

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

                Contracts Administration:

• Manages the analysis, review, and oversight of government and private contracts; collaborates with and provides guidance to the sales team responsible for this business; ensures leading edge and up to date knowledge of the government contracting climate;
• Uses FARS and DFARS knowledge to serve as the primary lead ensuring contract requirements are understood and met by the team involved in managing customer relationships; directs others in their work related to the contract and/or corporate program.
• Works with sales, engineering, operations, HR, IT, and other departments to understand internal processes and policies related to compliance requirements, holds self-responsible for maintaining up-to-date information from these groups.
• Manages OCC’s formal responses to contractual issues and customer inquiries – either working directly with the customer or involving/advising the lead salesperson as appropriate.
• Manages OCC’s customer portal access: maintains access, grants access to others as appropriate
• Uses general business experience to review contracts for private customers.

                Compliance

• Maintains a constant pulse on OCC compliance practices and processes against the ever-changing contract requirements, especially in federal and defense contracting to avoid or predict non-compliance issues with advance notice.
• Regularly communicates compliance changes to the leadership and sales team for them to make adjustments.
• Effectively and efficiently manages the “process” of contract administration.
• Understand the commonalities amongst contracts and supplier certifications to collect and manage an internal informational “catalog” for OCC
• Maintains calendars to ensure renewal certifications are proactively completed
• Regular communication with sales to ensure compliance is managed alongside their goal of growing sales.

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

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

Job Scope:

• Organizational Responsibility: This position is responsible for coordinating and providing direction and feedback to senior staff and functional managers across all facilities concerning technical programs, projects and compliance programs as well as developing or interpreting contractual agreements.  The position requires extensive knowledge across a wide spectrum of corporate functions and activities as well as broad knowledge of specialized external requirements.
• Communication: This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to facilitate and lead discussions on a variety of technical and management issues.  The role includes writing technical specifications and procedures, contractual agreements, customer correspondence and presentations, and other such documents as are required to promote and achieve corporate goals.
• Confidentiality: This role often involves dealing with delicate corporate issues that are highly sensitive and confidential.
• Financial Responsibility: This role is responsible for planning and management of major corporate programs and projects including much of the defense related work, which comprises approximately 20% of the company’s annual revenue.
• Judgment: The role requires a consistently high level of judgment due to the nature of the role.  Errors in judgment could have a serious impact on critical customer relationships with long-term impact in revenue.
• Compliance: The role has significant bearing for corporate compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FARs and DFAR’s) as well as other areas including Qualified Products List (QPL) for military products, and ISO-9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Travel: The role requires some travel to other OCC facilities, suppliers / test facilities and customer facilities.  Travel times can range from overnight to several weeks duration.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Supply Chain or related fields. Master Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience preferred. 

Experience:  This role requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience on the following subject matters:

• FARS and DFARS
• CMMC and NIST-800 (in order to provide support to the IT team member managing CMMC compliance)
• Contracts review, analysis and oversight (government and private)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:  Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or other applicable certification preferred                            

Other Minimum Qualifications:  This role requires a high level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as expert level proficiency with MS Project.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  This role requires a high degree of written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to effectively form and lead project teams of highly skilled and strong willed technical and management personnel in a matrix organization.  This role also requires the ability to develop and communicate complex project plans that accurately reflect both requirements and processes and convey project status to stake holders in a clear and succinct manner.  The role also requires the ability to foresee and eliminate or minimize risk and/or develop and implement effective solutions to difficult and complex problems.  This role operates with minimal or no supervision, but must be able to seek out and/or discern useful guidance from various stakeholders.

Working Conditions:  This role is predominantly office based and requires extended periods of managing multiple tasks concurrently and being able to accommodate and respond to unplanned high priority tasks at a moment’s notice.  The role requires significant computer work, but also requires work in both production and test laboratory areas as well as customer and supplier facilities, requiring an understanding of basic safety procedures.  Must work well under tight deadlines and changing priorities.  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.

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Quality Inspector – Final

Basic Function:

Final inspection of finished products in accordance with policies, procedures, work instructions, customer requirements, military/government and industry standards.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Inspects products for length, breaks, and attenuation using OTDR equipment; test based on priority
• Ensures the product has been manufactured to requirements; identifies defects and problems resulting from the production process
• Evaluate data to validate compliance or identify deviations from existing standards
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete
• Complete detailed documentation and reports of all Inspection activities in accordance with OCC policy and Customer specified requirements; including  Defective Material / Non-conforming Material notices; Coordinate disposition of affected material
• Support implementation of data collection projects thru the online Syspro system

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:

• Organizational Responsibility – None
• Communication – Frequent communication via voice, email, and written reports
• Confidentiality – Has access to customer-furnished data
• Financial Responsibility – None
• Judgment – Errors could result in defective products being allowed to ship to customers
• Compliance – Responsible only for determining compliance with OCC-defined requirements
• Travel – None required

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High school diploma or GED

Experience:  3 or more years in a Quality Assurance/Control Inspection process preferred

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:  none     

Other Minimum Qualifications:   Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of MIL-STD requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices
• Demonstrated ability to use and understand the use of calipers, micrometers, and optical test equipment
• Must have the ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Must demonstrate the ability to be objective in nature
• Must demonstrate attention to detail
• Must have good inspection skills with minimal errors as established by the company
• Must be able to inspect a high quantity and quality of work
• Must be able to interact with manufacturing, sales personnel, and management
• Must demonstrate the willingness to learn new skills, show an interest in growing the company, and present a professional positive attitude at all times

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing area environment.  Will regularly be lifting or moving cable reels up to 50 Lbs. This is a quality position that requires sight sufficient for computer use and significant detail for inspection.  This position also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for telephone contact with employees and management as well as relaying messages accurately.  There are significant computer input/data entry duties that require sufficient manual dexterity for handling small fiber optic products, tools, and instruments. 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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1 ¼” Extruder Operator

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

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

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

Working Conditions:  While performing 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.

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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Configuration Control Specialist

Basic Function:  Provides key functional support and task responsibility reporting to the Configuration Manager in an active and robust Configuration Management environment.  This includes, but is not limited to, following written procedures and recognized Configuration Management principles in ERP system input of part numbers and related Bills of Material, document control practices, release management, and change control management.  Additionally supports the Order Fulfillment as required in the sales order processing function.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Support the activities of the Change Review Board (CRB) by preparing review packages, keeping meeting notes, logging activity, following-up on issues, reporting status and other tasks as required and assigned.
• In response to approved Engineering Change Orders and other inputs, perform accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of Configuration Management related ERP system data such as Bills of Material, Parts Master files including descriptions and relevant Parts Master coding, part/document revision status, and linking to controlled documents.
• Maintain controlled documents in strict compliance with Corporate policies, regulations, and standards ensuring that up-to-date versions of relevant documents are available for use, that documents are legible and readily identifiable, and that obsolete documents are prevented from unintended use.
• Support audits (internal, external, 3rd party) in order to verify that regulatory and quality requirements are being met.
• Provide superior customer service and communication to all customers, both internal and external.
• Monitor requests for service from internal customers and prioritize to ensure that requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Recognize opportunities for documentation and configuration process improvements and participate in the development and implementation of improvement solutions.
• Assist Configuration Manager and Order Fulfillment personnel as required to provide backup support and to meet peak workload requirements.

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

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

Job Scope:

• Organizational Responsibility:  Provides key task support to a cross-functional set of internal customers represented by all departments in the company.
• Communication:  Frequent communication, both oral and written (email particularly), with personnel at various levels of all departments.
• Confidentiality:  Customary level of confidentiality required regarding corporate initiatives, customer matters and employee issues.
• Financial Responsibility:  Operates in a manner that is fiscally responsible and maintains reasonable expenses.
• Judgment:  Errors can result in significant financial and customer relations impact.
• Compliance:  Responsible for being cognizant of and operating within SOX and ISO requirements as they pertain to the teams work processes; responsible for understanding and following corporate policies.
• Travel:  Little to none.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  HS Diploma or GED required, Associates degree in a technical field preferred.

Experience:  3+ years experience in a design/manufacture configuration/document control function

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:  None

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with minimal support.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Operate independently but with some daily direction from the Manager, Configuration Management.  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.  Strong knowledge of MS Office; customer service oriented while also being assertive, self-sufficient, and able to multi-task in a variety of projects.

Working Conditions:  This is a partially sedentary job which requires sight sufficient for computer use and hearing sufficient for extensive, direct and/or telephone contact with customers, management and employees.  Responsibilities require an individual to be physically mobile to move around the facility.  The nature of this position and the personal interactions involved require that an individual possess significant and persuasive interactive communications skills.  40+ hour on-site work week with on-call availability required. Sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components, occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings, lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as computers and peripherals.  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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