Quality Specialist 3 - Product Cable Tester

Duties and Responsibilities (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• *Performs characterization tests on fiber optic cables, including OTDR, Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization Mode Dispersion, Electrical Tests (High Voltage, IR and DCR).
• *Analyze results and ensure compliance with specifications.
• *Safely operates various hand and power tools for preparing cable ends for test.
• Generates failure reports to track non-compliances.
• *Interfaces with manufacturing, quality, management, and customer representatives professionally and respectfully.
• *Follows verbal and written instructions, accepts increased responsibility, and is accountable for his/her actions.
• *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.
• *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.
• *While interacting with customers and visitors, represents the Company in a positive manner.
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• An associate degree with a focus on electrical or electronics, or no less than two years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to pass a written, job related test.
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. 
• Possess the mathematical skills required to work with conversion factors, formulas and other related functions.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Positive communication style, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient verbal and written skills which allow for accurate explanations of all situations you are responsible to manage.
• 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 days, evening, nights, and weekends as determined by Supervisor.
• Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency.

Physical Demands

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, dust mask, etc.
• Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40’.
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools and controls.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.