Tradesperson Class 1 (5593)

SubCom•Newington, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator. Position Overview A Production Operator working in Assembly in the OCTE Department is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations with the operation of electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems. In this position, you will perform a wide variety of precision mechanical assemblies while understanding and interpreting a variety of technical specifications, terms, and written work instruction documents. You will also operate and maintain automated and semi-automated production processes used in the manufacturing and testing of light-wave communication systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Two or more years of related experience in fiber handling strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills and positive communication style.
Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Intermediate computer skills, including entering data into software program, looking up documents within an online library and MS Office, including Outlook.
Apply basic troubleshooting skills and make sound decisions.
Safely work with hand tools and sharps, such as scissors, regularly.
Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.
Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
Must have good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail required.
Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Fiber handling/splicing/soldering experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day operation of one or more work stations with minimal supervision. This involves: understanding technical requirements, maintaining process controls, and training associates and peers.
Performs production operations by using operating equipment and hand tools to assemble product along with preparing materials to be utilized in jobs.
Monitors quality and performance of production parts.
Supports quality improvement with corrective and preventative action.
Identifies and reports quality and/or production issues to appropriate personnel.
Controls nonconforming material and supports disposition, including root cause analysis.
Identifies areas of improvement related to processes, equipment, stock levels, morale, etc. and proposes suggestions to management.
Follows verbal and written instruction, accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions.
Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.
Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of the behavioral based safety initiatives and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations.
Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department.
Supports Lean Daily Management (LDM) process.
Provides effort in all levels of work tasks, including highly technical job functions as well as cleaning the work area as needed.
Successfully learns a variety of production processes and performs them safely and proficiently.
Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.