TOOLING INSPECTOR/MACHINIST WEEKEND #2158

About the role

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is looking for a Tooling Inspector – Machinist to support our manufacturing operations by maintaining, repairing, fabricating, and managing the tooling used to produce high-quality fiber optic cable. In this role, you will work with CNC equipment, precision measuring instruments, and machine shop tools to ensure production tooling is available, accurate, and ready to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory of production tooling using identification and barcode tracking.
• Issue, receive, and deliver tooling to production while tracking tooling throughout the facility.
• Clean, inspect, and evaluate tooling to ensure it meets OCC quality standards.
• Identify worn or damaged tooling and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Fabricate and repair tooling using lathes, mills, surface grinders, torches, and soldering equipment.
• Set up, program, and operate CNC equipment (PROTOTRAK experience preferred).
• Machine precision components from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Use calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring equipment to verify specifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure tooling needs are met while maintaining a safe, organized machine shop.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of machine shop experience preferred.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• PROTOTRAK conversational programming experience is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor, is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and work safely in a manufacturing machine shop environment with occasional exposure to smoke, fumes, and chemicals.

Why Join OCC?

At Optical Cable Corporation, you will become part of a team that manufactures innovative fiber optic solutions supporting military, industrial, enterprise, and harsh environment applications worldwide. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in advanced manufacturing.

Benefits

OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts. Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

Pay

Compensation: $18.45 – $33.12. The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

Schedule

WEEKEND Friday – Sunday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM