Quality Associate (FINAL/IPI)

Essential Responsibilities

• Test the transmission capability of the cable with an OTDR.
• Induce a light pulse into each optical fiber in the cable and measure the amount of light returning to the source.
• Measure the attenuation of each fiber to verify the cable's transmission capability.
• Review data, complete paperwork, prep reels, clean the work area, and assist other inspectors with verification of the cable print length.
• Rolls the cable reels into the final testing area, verifies the factory order, reviews the customer specifications, and checks the cable print and paperwork.
• Performs several checks during this process, including water penetration, cable outer diameter, armor, jacket and buffer tube dimensions, armor and copper pair continuity measurements.
• Carefully removes the cable jacket and buffer tubes, separates, strips, cleans, and splices the optical fibers into the test/splice tubes of the OTDR for testing.
• Completes required paperwork; files all certified test data (if applicable), makes copies, laminates, and attaches certified data to reels.

Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience in Manufacturing Quality Inspection, including the principles of Kaizen, Continuous Improvement and ISO, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and correct any faults in cable manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude of cable production processes, materials, and machinery.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and quality control standards.

General Expectations

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Conform to all aspects of OFS’ “Standards of Conduct” document.