Telecommunications Foreman

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

M.C. Dean, Inc. is looking for a Telecom Foreman to manage production teams at their Modular Mission Critical facility. The role requires overseeing installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing projects efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in the commercial communications industry and must be proficient in using hand tools and understanding telecom systems.

Formación

• 8+ years prior experience in the commercial communications industry.
• Possessing a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsabilidades

• Manage production teams for telecom installations.
• Ensure projects meet safety standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on equipment installations.

Conocimientos

Telecom Systems knowledge

Installation skills with hand/power tools

Safety policies adherence

Project management

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

Basic tools from provided tool list

Descripción del empleo

Telecom Foreman

A Telecom Foreman is responsible for safely managing production teams at M.C. Dean’s manufacturing facility, Modular Mission Critical (MMC) in Ruther Glen, VA. The position requires attention to detail to ensure projects receive quality products that are in compliance with the drawings while maintaining production schedules and budgets.

As a Foreman you should have the work experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, an understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecom Foremen are full‑time employees with company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
• Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Following Safety Policies and Procedures
• Actively participating in daily safety and work briefings
• Installation of various types of low voltage cable
• Managing small to large sized projects of 5 or more persons at one or more locations
• Conferring with senior management and supervisory personnel to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and manufacturing problems
• Scheduling the project in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines
• Interpreting and explaining plans/specifications to assemblers
• Having knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper install and termination procedures
• Terminating, testing, and troubleshooting low voltage cabling (fiber optics, Cat 5, Cat 6)
• Fabrication of various pathways and cable tray
• Fabrication of various telecommunications devices
• Installation of prefabricated components and assemblies
• Fabrication of telecommunications grounding systems
• Training and supervising production teams to facilitate fabricating telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications
• Performing quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring fabrication is performed within all applicable requirements
• Maintaining a clean work area and participating in facility cleanup
• Having a full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list
• Securing company tools and materials daily
• Identifying all tools and equipment required to support each crew (gang box assignments, tool inspection, and keeping track of tools by signing sheet in‑out)
• Ensuring each crew activity has the required information packages (fabrication drawings)
• Submitting daily hour/unit reports for each employee assigned to the foreman on the established form (standard time sheet)
• Tracking and QC’ing fabrication activities in M.C. Dean’s proprietary software

Qualifications

• 8+ years prior experience in the commercial communications industry
  • High School diploma or GED is required
• Possesses a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Successfully pass a background check and drug test
  • Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
  • Ability to pass a basic telecommunication knowledge test
  • Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment
  • Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by at least six (6) inches (these are not provided by the company)
  • Provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to the 1st day of employment

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and be able to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
• Identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong (recognizing rather than solving the problem)
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce reasonable answers
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events)
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Desired Skills

• BICSI Technician certification is desirable; candidates should be willing to obtain the certification
• Manufacturing certifications and/or fiber certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications