Engineering Technician – Fiber Optic

Monday – Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available 

Basic Function:  Performs environmental and mechanical testing of optical cables, cable assemblies, and components.  Provides test, inspection, and analytical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality Assurance departments. 

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental and mechanical tests on cables and assemblies in accordance with industry, corporate, and military standards and procedures.
• Understand and apply industrial, corporate, and military standards and procedures to test efforts.
• Use computers and peripherals to obtain, organize, and correctly interpret significant amounts of data.
• Produce computer-based test reports in logical and meaningful formats to effectively convey findings and results to other individuals and departments.
• Troubleshoot test setups and catastrophic failures for root causes (able to locate bad splices, suspect optical interfaces, bad alignment sleeves, misconfigured equipment, computer malfunctions, etc.)
• Perform inspections, testing, and analysis in support of customer complaints, return material authorizations, and root cause analysis.
• Support Production efforts by performing required inspections, analysis, tests, and cable annealing processes (high-temperature soaks).

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:

• Performs tests as directed by the Test Lab Supervisor and generates associated reports.
• Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written skills.  Such skills will be essential in discussing and clarifying test requirements and in generating lab reports
• Test programs, cable samples, and associated results are OCC and/or customer-proprietary and, as a result, must be handled accordingly.
• Results of tests and associated reports are used by other departments and personnel to better improve production efforts, support sales and marketing efforts, or qualify products for shipment.
• Test efforts are to be performed in accordance with industry, corporate, or military requirements as defined in applicable standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Minimal travel to outside test facilities and other OCC divisions may be required in support of programs and projects.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Associate degree in engineering or an associated technical discipline, and/or 1-3 years of hands-on experience in electro-optics, fiber optics, instrumentation and measurements, or an associated field.               

Experience:  1-3 years of hands-on experience in electro-optics, fiber optics, instrumentation, and measurements, or an associated field.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:  None required.  Although certification in fiber optics handling (or equivalent) could be beneficial.                             

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Computer proficiency (especially in Word and Excel).  Detail oriented.  Able to read, comprehend, and perform tests according to standards and procedures.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Work must be accurate, complete, and without critical errors.  Communicates effectively verbally and in written form.  Computer proficiency especially in Word (tabs, tables, formatting) and Excel (formulas).  Good mathematical skills.  Works well with others.  Able to work in a team environment.  Able to read, comprehend, and perform tests according to industrial standards, procedures, and military specifications.  Detail-oriented and able to help resolve problems and resource conflicts.  Works in a safety-conscious manner.  Provides willing support to supervisor and other internal and external customers.  Perform duties with minimal supervision.  Willingness to work some overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Working Conditions:  Employee is regularly required to perform tasks in a standing and a sitting position.  Must be reasonably ambulatory.  Cable and fiber preparation requires manual dexterity using hands and fingers to handle, feel, and manipulate optical fibers and associated inspection equipment including hand-held and desktop microscopes.   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.

This role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies, which requires that all personnel involved in such work are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Thus, a qualified candidate for this position must be able to present valid documentation indicating that they are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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.

Compensation: $18.45 – $33.12

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Interlocking Armor Operator – WEEKEND

Friday – Sunday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.

Basic Function:   Operates the large extruders, ILA, filler and rework lines on an as needed basis to eliminate machine downtime and increase efficiency. 

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Review set up sheets and product codes to determine product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, setup and material requirements; monitor product runs closely by measuring and inspecting against quality standards.
  • Set up and run product on ILA, large extruders (2 and 3 inch), strander, filler and rework lines as workload and staffing levels necessitate.
  • Print to cables accurately using jet and mechanical printers.
  • Fill, empty and monitor material dryers.
  • Operate the rework line per production requirements for reworks and remakes; washing, reprinting, stripping jackets and armor, respooling cables and other rework tasks.
  • Correctly completes all documentation specific to the job functions.

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 – Member of the production team operating machines on an as needed basis
• Communication – Communicates on a regular basis with coworkers, lead operators and supervisors.
• Confidentiality – Standard level of confidentiality for product and order information
• Financial Responsibility – Efficient use of materials, limit remake and rework issues
• Judgment – Strive for error-free production to eliminate customer service and quality issues
• Compliance – Compliant with product procedures, safety, ISO, SOX and MIL standards
• Travel – little to none

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Education:  High school diploma or GED                              

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

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills;  must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position 

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Mechanical aptitude with the ability to review specifications, set up, run and monitor a machine in a production environment.  Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions.  Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Math and 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 recognize and help resolve problems.  Ability to organize, complete tasks and manage time.  Ability to operate a forklift.  Ability to type and use a keyboard to operate in Syspro ERP System.

Working Conditions:  While performing the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detection of alarms and communication with coworkers.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles – appropriate individual safety devices are provided for proper handling.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

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

Compensation: $18.20 – $32.60

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Sales Support Specialist

 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.

Basic Function:  Administrative and clerical functions to support critical sales programs and processes – ensuring accurate and timely execution. 

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Job Maintenance Process – Ensure all data entry is accurate and consistent between a Customer P.O. and the OCC quote and order acknowledgments.
  • Visual comparison to identify inaccuracies and data errors
  • Note errors and confirm corrections
  • Confirm export compliance requirements via the established process to ensure steps to compliance are not missed.
• MDIS Administration – Oversee the administration and execution of all processes for customer participation in this Sales Program
  • Accept, process, and track customer applications and provide certificates.
  • Oversee customer renewal timelines to ensure that the renewal process is completed by the deadline.
  • Complete and track additional paperwork related to the program, including associated extended warranties.
• Front Desk Administrative Assistant – Primary Backup
  • Regularly scheduled to provide front desk coverage for breaks, meetings, special projects/events, PTO and/or unexpected coverage needs;
  • Understand the phone system and manage calls quickly, correctly and professionally (as a first point of contact for customers);
  • Oversee visitors and manage the security of the front entrance in accordance with formal processes (OCC’s compliance with NIST 800-171) and in a manner that balances building security with a welcoming/professional front desk (includes registering visitors, providing and tracking visitor badge, checking identification and obtaining signed NDA’s as needed).
• Handles administrative support functions as assigned and as needed
  • OCC’s Return Material Authorization (RMA) and Customer Complaint (CC) processes.
    • Manage associated paperwork so as not to hold up the resolution process.
    • Gather necessary data to complete associate forms for the resolution team
  • Ship and Debit Programs
    • Manage associated paperwork so as not to hold up the Finance process.
    • Gather necessary data to complete associate forms for the Finance team.
  • Provide other general administrative and clerical assistance to the Sales and Marketing teams (such as providing sales reports as requested based on given parameters; using data from OCC ERP and CRM systems (Syspro) and data exported to Excel to create Sales reports, etc.
  • Provides short term support or backup to other departments for simple functions as a means to free up experienced staff to complete high priority tasks at times
• May be required to perform Job Maintenance and/or other backup or support duties beyond 8 AM to 5 PM hours as OCC is a worldwide provider of products and services.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provide service to customers; build strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focus on quality and positive solutions; communicate respectfully; demonstrate 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.

Job Scope:

• Organizational Responsibility – Member of the Sales Operations Team who provides key support for the order entry process; provides support to other work teams
• Communication – Regularly communicates with all levels within the organization as well as visitors
• Confidentiality – A high level of confidentiality is required
• Financial Responsibility – Ensures order entry compliance with OCC internal procedures and controls and SOX procedures
• Judgment – Operates independently and must complete work accurately; work will typically be reviewed by a supervisor within the department requesting support
• Compliance – Operates in a manner that is compliant with established processes and procedures (to include but not limited to Sarbanes Oxley)
• Travel – Limited if any travel

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  HS diploma; Associates degree preferred 

Experience:  2-4 years– experience in an office or customer service environment performing administrative support

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Attention to detail is required along with effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; intermediate knowledge of MSWord, MSExcel, and MSPowerpoint

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Excellent oral communication with the ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to project a courteous and helpful attitude with callers and visitors.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions, including quality procedures.  Computer skills with experience using software packages. Math required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.

Working Conditions:  Sedentary job requiring a sufficiently sighted individual for computer usage and significant English reading skills.  Requires sufficient hearing for telephone contact with employees and customers as well as for taking and relaying messages.  Significant computer input/typing duties require sufficient manual dexterity.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.

This role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies, which requires that all personnel involved in such work are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Thus, a qualified candidate for this position must be able to present valid documentation indicating that they are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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.

Compensation: $16.75 – $30.02

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation. 

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Cabler/Strander Operator

 Monday – Thursday 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.

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

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities following safety procedures and guidelines:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the product code to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and monitors the Planetary Strander for all standard and nonstandard products.
• Sets up and runs a respooling machine located in the cabling area to respool sub cables, fillers, and wire.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Correctly completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required.
• Runs the rework line when the workload at the Strander allows including washing cables with E Cleaner or MEK, printing cables, stripping cables, respooling cables, wire, and fillers, and using the stripping wheel to strip armor and FRP cables.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications Required:

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

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

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs.  Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer usage.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detecting alarms and communication with coworkers.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

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

Compensation: $17.90 – $32.09

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Material Handler – Shipping/Packaging

 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

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 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 wireless RF device or desktop computer

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

• Works as 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 wrong customers
• Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to the following; sit-down forklift, 2 wheeled cart and pallet jack 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  High school diploma or GED

Experience:  1 year experience in Shipping preferred   

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:  Computer and organizational skills with the ability to properly package, inspect and ship product.  Ability to read and follow basic instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and to recognize and help resolve problems.  Ability to operate a forklift.

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee must have the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee must have the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and frequently up to and over 100 lbs.  This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for communication with co-workers and external truck drivers.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.  Must follow all safety procedures and policies.

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

Compensation: $16.75 – $30.02

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Respooler Operator II – In Process

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday – Sunday

Basic Function:  Supports the production of fiber optic cable.

Performs specific job responsibilities: 

• Selects cable to be respooled/striped/cut/printed based on priorities set by production.
• Sets up and respools all of the standard cable products produced by this company.
• Prints finished cables and washes off print as required.
• Stripes in process sub-straights as required.
• Strips jackets off defective cables, as required.
• Observes, measures, and inspects finished cables for anomalies and corrects per supervisor instructions.
• Correctly completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with safety procedures and guidelines.
• Dashing fibers for jobs.

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, including safety, 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 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.

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 50lbs.  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 coworkers and awareness of alarms).  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. Follows all safety policies and procedures.

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.

Compensation: $16.75 – $30.02

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Senior Staff Accountant

Basic Function:  General accounting transactions including support as required to complete period end financial statements and assist with tax compliance matters.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• • Prepares assigned tax returns, tax-related schedules and reports in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Assists Tax Manager with payroll matters as requested, including but not limited to review of payrolls and benefit submissions
  • Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries
  • Prepares monthly and quarterly workpapers
  • Performs account reconciliations
  • Completes period end closing tasks as assigned
  • Compiles data (daily, period end and ad hoc) as needed

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

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

Job Scope:

• Manages accurate, timely calculations and data collection required to complete financial transactions and reporting
• Communicates with all levels of employees regarding matters of financial concern
• Manages confidential and proprietary financial information
• Moderate level of judgment and decision making required within tax regulations, accounting guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.  Refers appropriate issues to Supervisor
• Overnight/out of state travel not typical but may be occasionally required

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  Four year college degree and two (2) to three (3) years tax accounting related experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.  Experience in a comparably complex multi-subsidiary accounting environment preferred.  CPA or CPA candidate preferred. 

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: 

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

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

This role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies, which requires that all personnel involved in such work are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Thus, a qualified candidate for this position must be able to present valid documentation indicating that they are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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.

Compensation: $54,065.14 – $90,108.57

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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ERP Systems Analyst

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) | Roanoke, VA

Join Our Team

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is seeking an ERP Systems Analyst to support and enhance our SYSPRO ERP system and related business applications. In this role, you will partner with teams across manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, finance, and customer service to resolve system issues, improve business processes, and deliver technology solutions that increase operational efficiency.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with cross-functional teams, and leveraging technology to improve business performance, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Provide day-to-day support for the SYSPRO ERP system and related business applications.
• Troubleshoot system, data, and process issues while identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Analyze business processes and recommend system improvements that enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with end users to understand business requirements and configure ERP functionality.
• Assist with software upgrades, enhancements, testing, and deployment activities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analyses to support informed business decisions.
• Create and maintain business process documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop training materials and provide end-user training.
• Support user security, system roles, and permissions.
• Assist with data validation, data imports, and data integrity initiatives.
• Coordinate with software vendors and internal IT teams to resolve technical issues.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system performance.
• Support integrations between the ERP system and other business applications.
• Participate in ERP implementation and continuous improvement projects.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience).
• Two to four years of experience supporting ERP systems, enterprise business applications, manufacturing systems, or other complex business software.
• Experience troubleshooting software, data, and business process issues.
• Experience working directly with business users to gather requirements and resolve system challenges.
• Experience creating reports, analyzing data, and documenting business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ERP platforms such as SYSPRO, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or Infor.
• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Basic SQL query experience.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with inventory, purchasing, production, or finance operations.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of relational databases.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into practical system solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based at OCC’s Roanoke, Virginia facility. Regular on-site presence is required to effectively support users and business operations. Occasional remote work may be approved based on business needs.

The position includes both office work and time spent throughout the manufacturing facility supporting end users and business processes.

Why OCC?

Optical Cable Corporation designs and manufactures high-performance fiber optic and copper communications solutions that support military, industrial, enterprise, and specialty markets around the world. At OCC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable professionals, contribute to meaningful technology initiatives, and help drive continuous improvement across our operations.

Compensation: $54,000 – $90,000

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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Corporate Procurement Director

Basic Function: 

Responsible for leading OCC’s corporate procurement and strategic sourcing functions across all company locations. Develops and executes sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier partnerships, reduce supply chain risk and improve cost competitiveness. Leads procurement personnel while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management and Finance to ensure suppliers support current production needs, new product introductions and long-term business growth.

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.

Significant Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management

• Develop and execute corporate sourcing strategies.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories (e.g., IT, facilities, raw materials, MRO, services).
• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure high quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to maximize value.
• Conduct supplier business reviews.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies.
• Draft, review, and manage purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements.
• Work with internal departments to forecast demand and align procurement strategy with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant regulations.
• Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities or risks.
• Participate in cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (e.g., ERP software).

Supplier Development and New Product Qualifications

• Reduce supply chain disruptions.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality to support new product introduction (NPI) and new product qualification.
• Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting new product specification.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities.
• Support prototype and pilot production.
• Ensure suppliers meet all quality and regulatory requirement before production release.

Compliance and Risk Management Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with SOX, ISO, customer requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain procurement documentation.
• Develop procurement polices and procedures.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company authority levels.
• Manage potential supply chain risk to OCC: supply continuity planning, oversight of sole-source situations, tariff impacts, business continuity.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide leadership coaching and performance management for procurement personnel located at all three facilities.
• Standardize procurement processes, procedures and best practices across all locations.
• Develop department goals, KPIs and procurement metrics.
• Identify talent development opportunities and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration among procurement personnel at each location.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to include engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, planning, sales and finance.

Job Scope:

• Managerial:  Provides strategic and operational leadership for procurement personnel across multiple manufacturing locations.  Responsible for developing procurement strategy, departmental budgets, supplier relationships, compliance programs, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communication:  Communicates with fellow managers and leaders in other departments to understand procurement needs and expectations across all three locations.
• Confidentiality:  High level of confidentiality required regarding corporate initiatives, customer matters and employee issues.
• Financial:  Operate and manage a fiscally responsible team and maintain reasonable expenses; must evaluate the potential returns on investment before committing to purchases.  Respond to the Finance team’s request for information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Judgment:  Errors can impact the efficiency of on-time orders, general quality and employee morale.
• Compliance:  Responsible for SOX and ISO compliance as it pertains to the teams work processes; responsible for understanding, following and administering corporate policies.  Compliant with operational procedures.
• Travel:  Travel as frequently among all three locations to support procurement operations, supplier visits, outsourcing partners, audits, etc.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field.

Experience:  Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain or strategic purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3-5 years of leadership experience managing procurement personnel.  Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic cable and connectivity industry experience preferred.

Technical:  Proficient with procurement software (e.g. Syspro)

Certifications:  Professional certification(s) (e.g. CPM, CPSM, CIPS) desired.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Excellent computer skills required.  Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable industry standards and qualification requirements including ISO9008 and MIL-STD.  Ability to plan, layout and execute complex work programs, functions and operations.  Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.  Excellent math and documentation skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.  Ability to supervise employees and maintain effective relationships with all levels in the organization.  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 which requires vision sufficient for significant reading, keyboarding and computer usage.  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 25 lbs.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for dealing with external agencies/vendors, interacting with employees, conducting meetings, as well as for significant telephone contact.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

This role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies, which requires that all personnel involved in such work are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Thus, a qualified candidate for this position must be able to present valid documentation indicating that they are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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.

Compensation: $105,384 To $175,640

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. 

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

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

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