What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Flex Associate position at Tower Products?
The Fiber Flex Associate is responsible for various fiber production roles based on work order demand. The ideal candidate will enjoy the diversity the position offers, as well as the opportunity to learn various aspects of the fiber production process. The Fiber Flex Associate possesses the aptitude to understand audio/ video technology regarding all aspects of assembly (cables, connectors, interface, and fabrication equipment-punches and hand tools).
Responsibilities:
- Packer Support
- Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM’S) are accurate (cable, connectors, quantity)
- Clip connectors in mirror image
- Secure labels using heat shrink
- Secure cables for packaging with Velcro to protect from damage
- Attach/apply QC card, tags, labels, stickers as applicable
- Roll cable assemblies onto reels as applicable
- Collect matching boxes for reel assemblies
- Bag all reels before packing them into the box
- Package reels for shipping
- Bag all reels before packing them into the box
- Bubble wrap and include free Velcro
- Seal/tape the box
- Secure appropriate labels and ensure match of cable, BOM, label on the box)
- Package Snake assemblies into bags/include free Velcro
- Include free Velcro
- Seal/tape the bag shut tight, neat, and compact.
- Secure appropriate labels on assemblies and ensure the match of cable, BOM, and label on the bag
- Deliver all new assemblies to receiving areas by 2:30 pm daily
- Picker/Prep Support
- Pulling materials, cut furcation & alpha wire etc.
- Cycle counts
- Consumable reports
- Scrap counts
- Rolling cable
- Kitting product
- Refilling stock
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
- Work in an environment that is a casual clean room
- Regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts on the cable reeler
- Able to move and/or lift up to 75 lbs. – instruction required on safe lifting practices
- Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and hand tools
- QC (test/polish) Support
- Perform test and inspection using an inspection scope, power meter, light source (ORL set), and an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). Insertion loss and Return loss data is collected, verified, and stored according to the company network server in accordance with QMS test data collection procedures.
- Closely follow the cleaning procedure and make sure all components and testing equipment are free from microscopic contamination, residual glue contamination, polishing process slurry, and diamond particles from lapping films
- Polished work should be complete and free of any microscopic contamination, residual glue, process slurry, and diamond particles from lapping films.
- Final Assembly Support
- Plugging & gluing connectors – duo’s Quads – loading cable onto reels.
- Trained in all aspects of termination and cable processing and procedures.
- Requires constant analysis and diligence to identify defects; pass/fail limits; quality of work submitted, and provide critical in-process feedback to the assembly and polish group, as needed
- Deliver all repair assemblies to the Returns Department by 2:30 pm daily
- Ability to ask for help. Expected to seek assistance as necessary, and where required, from Management
- All employees are required to maintain a clean and organized workstation and adhere to all guidelines for safety, PPE, tool use, etc.
- All personnel wash their hands when shifts are completed
- All employees are required to read and follow the employee manual distributed by Tower Products Incorporated and the Quality Policy Statement.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies
- Able to understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
- Able to communicate courteously and professionally at all organizational levels
- Excellent time management
- Mechanically proficient
- Possess solid math, time management, and computer skill
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Safety glasses, footwear covering, and other designated personal protective equipment as required for the position. Fiber Lab = environment casual, clean room / State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment
- Regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts on the cable reeler
- Able to move and/or lift up to 75 lbs. – instruction required on safe lifting practices
- Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and hand tools
- Employees are expected to use the provided hand tools, fiber processing equipment, and detailed assembly procedures/instructions to assemble the fiber cables through the epoxy curing phase of assembly
- Employees must be safety-conscious, and we request that all manufacturing employees wear eye protection and wash their hands when shifts are completed
- Aptitude for learning
- Take pride in their work
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k
Paid time off
100% Employee-Owned Company
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Full Time - 40 hour work week