Respooler Opr II - In Process Weekend Shift

Optical Cable Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a production employee to support fiber optic cable manufacturing. The role involves selecting cables for respooling, setting up standard products, printing and inspecting finished cables, and completing required documentation.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety guidelines, resolving simple production issues, and contributing to quality and customer service goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months related experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate a production machine.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and document work.
• Attention to detail and teamwork with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Selects and prepares cables for respooling/stripping/cutting/printing based on production priorities.
• Sets up and respools standard cable products.
• Prints finished cables and cleans prints as required.
• Inspects finished cables for defects and documents results.
• Completes documentation for the job function and reports issues.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in maintaining a safe work area.
• Promotes service excellence and quality to customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Quality procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full- Time Regular COGS Roanoke, VA, US

Salary Range: $16.75 To $30.02 Hourly

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.

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.

The regular schedule for this position is 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.

33 hours/week with FT benefits