Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.
The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.
We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.
Position Overview:
A Tradesperson Class 2 within the OPS department completes a variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations building underwater repeaters based on training and detailed work instructions. This work is in a clean room environment where attention to detail, a focus on safety and quality as well as an ability to strive for continuous improvement are crucial.
Responsibilities and Duties:
*Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices
*Perform mechanical cleaning of assembled parts
*Performs final assembly and testing of repeater covers.
*Be an active participant of the daily team meeting or Gemba walks; share your findings
*Executes daily tasks assigned by Senior Manufacturing Associate and follows the current and controlled version of the work instructions
*Accurately performs detailed work with extreme attention to detail,
*Follows verbal and written instruction, accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions
*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
*Maintains timely and accurate production checklists and other documentation
*Supports production activities such as replenishing materials, refilling bottles with alcohol and cleaning solution, cleaning fixtures, emptying trash bins, etc.
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives)
Successfully learns a variety of production processes and performs them safely and proficiently
Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required
Other duties as assigned
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
BENEFITS
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.
SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency required
Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Intermediate computer skills, including entering data into software program, looking up documents within an online library and MS Office, including Outlook
Ability to read and interpret handheld measuring equipment such as a metal rule, tape measures, calipers, verniers and micrometers and pressure gauges
Must have good hand-eye coordination
Cleanroom experience preferred
Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency
