Assembler III -EC

Optical Cable CorporationSwannanoa, NC
Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the assembly of mechanical and electrical parts, including cabinets and enclosures. The assembler will operate solder pots, handle cable assemblies, and test parts. The position requires the ability to polish and test fiber optic cables, cut and prepare fiber cable for termination, and assemble and package fiber optic connector components. The assembler will also terminate single and multi-fiber cables, understand cleaning methods for optical assembly, and assemble fiber optic and electronic parts according to work instructions and assembly drawings. Key responsibilities include recognizing discrepancies, reading Bills of Materials and Shop Packs, inspecting assemblies, completing operational paperwork for product traceability, and communicating effectively within a team to ensure customer satisfaction. After a 30-day training period, the employee will work with limited supervision to produce timely and quality products, inspecting their own work against quality standards, work instructions, and prints. The role also emphasizes accountability, respect for confidential information, and the availability to work overtime to meet production goals. The position promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality, champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values, and complies with policies, procedures, ethical standards, and the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • 12 months experience in assembly
  • Must be able to pass Solder Pot Certification
  • Ability to use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, nut driver, and Allen/Star/Crescent wrenches, microscope, hand crimpers and height gauge
  • Ability to use soldering iron and de-soldering tools
  • Ability to read and follow basic instructions
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and work instructions
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Responsibilities

  • Polish and test fiber optic cables
  • Cut and prepare fiber cable for termination according to Shop Packs
  • Assemble and package fiber optic connector components
  • Terminate single and multi-fiber cables
  • Understand cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly
  • Assemble fiber optic and electronic parts according to work instructions and assembly drawings
  • Recognize cosmetic and functional discrepancies on parts and assemblies
  • Read Bills of Materials and Shop Packs to include the router and pick list
  • Inspect assemblies for conformance to standards
  • Complete necessary operational paperwork required to maintain the traceability of product
  • Communicate within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose & Customer satisfaction
  • Works with limited supervision to provide timely and quality products after training period
  • Inspect own work and products using quality standards, work instructions and prints
  • Takes responsibility for his/her own work
  • Respects confidential information and concerns shared by others
  • Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed
  • Performs all significant responsibilities of Assembler II
  • 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; complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct
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