Tradesperson Class 1

SubCom•Newington, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Tradesperson Class 1 in the Filters department supports high-reliability, high-volume manufacturing of packaged fiber Bragg gratings for subsea telecommunications. The role includes fiber handling and inspection, mechanical assembly and inspection, fiber optic splicing, and interpretation of optical measurements. The employee interprets technical specifications and written work instructions, operates and maintains automated and semi-automated production and testing processes, communicates equipment issues to engineering, and assists with troubleshooting. The position supports workstation or cell operations with minimal supervision, helps train peers, and contributes to process improvement and Lean Daily Management. Overtime may be required based on business need, and regular attendance is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. A resume is required with the application.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to pass a Fit for Duty physical exam.
Ability to wear task-appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, and dust mask as applicable.
Ability to climb equipment and ladders and work at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to regularly lift or move 10 pounds, frequently lift or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move 40 pounds.
Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, and controls.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs regularly; bend, squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently; and talk and/or hear frequently.
Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work regularly indoors and outdoors in all elements and to enter and work in confined spaces.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Resume must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operation of one or more workstations or cells with minimal supervision, including understanding technical requirements, maintaining process controls, tracking Lean Daily Management targets and thresholds, and supporting 5S activities.
Maintain qualification and proficiency in fiber handling and inspection, mechanical assembly and inspection, fiber optic splicing, and interpretation of optical measurements, meeting throughput and quality goals under normal circumstances.
Train peers on one or more processes.
Troubleshoot production problems with engineering support and identify plausible causes of quality defects or machine downtime.
Meet workstation quality and delivery thresholds.
Suggest process improvements to the PIM process and support continuous improvement.
Provide feedback on Lean Daily Management communication boards and, as needed, lead LDM activities.
Follow verbal and written instructions, accept increased responsibility, and remain accountable for actions.
Respond to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
Operate and maintain automated and semi-automated production and testing processes, communicate equipment issues to engineering, and assist with troubleshooting.
Work overtime when required by business needs and maintain regular attendance.