INSPECTOR IN PROCESS-NIGHTS #2174

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Inspector In-Process – Nights to test and inspect optical fiber and sub-cables during production, ensuring quality and reliability. You will use OTDR equipment, record measurements, and document results.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read instructions, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting with a night shift schedule. Prior inspection experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent training.
• Ability to set up, run, and monitor test equipment in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly.

Responsibilities

• Selects optical fiber and sub-cables to be tested based on production priorities.
• Strips fiber and sub-cables and uses OTDR testing equipment to test length, breaks, and attenuation.
• Observes, measures, and inspects fiber for wall thickness, diameter, concentricity, print and color per shop order.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from standards.
• Completes all inspection paperwork for this function.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Use measuring devices

Reading and following instructions

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR testing equipment

Job description

Monday – Thursday 6PM to 6 AM

Significant Responsibilities

• Selects optical fiber and sub-cables to be tested based on priorities set by production.
• Strips optical fiber and sub-cables and uses OTDR testing equipment to test for length, breaks, and attenuation.
• Observes, measures, and inspects optical fiber and sub-cables for qualities such as wall thickness, diameter, concentricity, print, and color as required per the shop order.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Completes all inspection paperwork specific to this job function.

Inspector In-Process – Nights

Monday – Thursday 6PM to 6 AM

Basic Function

Tests and inspects optical fiber and sub-cables at various stages during the production process and evaluates data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products by performing the following job responsibilities.

Significant Responsibilities

• Selects optical fiber and sub-cables to be tested based on priorities set by production.
• Strips optical fiber and sub-cables and uses OTDR testing equipment to test for length, breaks, and attenuation.
• Observes, measures, and inspects optical fiber and sub-cables for qualities such as wall thickness, diameter, concentricity, print, and color as required per the shop order.
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Completes all inspection paperwork specific to this job function.

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 vision and values; 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

Ability to set up, run, and monitor test equipment 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. 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. 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

$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.

Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer.