Tradesperson Class 1 (4441)

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview

A Tradesperson Class 1 in the Filters department is responsible for supporting the high reliability and high-volume manufacturing of packaged fiber Bragg gratings for subsea telecommunication applications. In this position, you will be changing the refractive index in the core of optical fiber to meet a spectral specification.  The daily activities include but not limited to operating free propagating laser systems, splicing optical fiber, interpreting optical measurements and other iterative processes.  You will be expected to use basic troubleshooting and cognitive reasoning to achieve the highest quality fiber Bragg gratings possible.

Duties/Responsibilities

• *Supports day-to-day operation of one or more work stations or cells with minimal supervision. This involves: understanding technical requirements, maintaining process controls, understanding Lean Daily Management targets/thresholds and supports 5S practices.
• *Performs/Verifies the daily alignment of complex super gaussian laser beam systems (Writing Rigs). Operates the Writing Rigs to meet production demand while maintaining optical quality in a high reliability and high-volume manufacturing environment.
• *Successfully trains peers on one or more processes.
• *Employees in this role need to be able to understand, effectively communicate, and perform basic troubleshooting when there are issues involving the optical measurement system, external optics, dither stage, phase mask, etc.
• *Splices and tests optical gratings. Interprets test results and makes changes to the writing rig as necessary.
• *Operates trim rig lasers to spot anneal optical gratings to meet specification.
• *Understands and is held accountable for meeting the quality and delivery thresholds for their workstation.
• *Supports continuous improvement by suggesting process improvements to the PIM process.
• *Supports Lean Daily Management (LDM) by providing feedback on communication boards. May be expected to lead LDM activities.
• 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.
• Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required. A.S. degree highly preferred;
• Two or more years of related experience in fiber handling and fiber optic splicing strongly preferred.
• Optical test and measurement experience highly preferred.
• Ability to use cognitive reasoning to troubleshoot/adjust free propagating lasers systems based on spectral responses of fiber Bragg gratings.
• Proficient computer skills, including operating complex LabVIEW GUIs, interfacing with MySQL database, looking up documents within an online library, Microsoft Office applications and general