Tradesperson 2/PC/M2-Night

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 completes detailed tasks associated with the manufacturing and handling of cable and equipment based on training and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, working in the Armor or Armorless area, as well as working in the Cable Handling and Assembly area.  This position may lead the work of others within the area.   

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• *Leads and communicates with team members in a positive manner. 

• *Physically handles cable and inserts it into large holding pans. 

• *Winds copper onto reels. 

• *Performs first level visual inspection, identifying errors and reports issues to appropriate personnel. 

• *Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions. 

• *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices. 

• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment. This includes operating x-ray equipment. 

• *Accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions. 

• *Maintains timely and accurate production logs. 

• *Skilled in a variety of production processes including successfully performing wire welds and cross welds. 

• 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. 

• Safely operates various powered industrial equipment such as fork trucks, pallet jacks, aerial lifts, and hoists. 

• Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required. 

• Train others in production related tasks to maintain safety and quality goals.  

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times. 

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalency required. 

• Two or more years of related experience and/or training preferred. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills and positive communication style. 

• Must be able to pass a mechanical and electrical aptitude test. 

• 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. 

• Ability to read and interpret hand held measuring equipment such as a metal rule and go/no go gauges. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. 

• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day. 

• Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments. 

• Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends. 

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.