Craftsperson 1 (Machinist)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an
exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.
 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.
 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview:

A Maintenance Mechanic (Craftsperson 1) is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment throughout the facility.  All tasks must be performed safely, in accordance with training, instructions and guidance from the maintenance supervisor or designee.  This position performs duties with minimal supervision.   

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• *Installs, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a timely manner, incorporating skills such as rigging, aligning, leveling and fastening 

• *Responds to manufacturing problems, diagnoses issue and leads required repairs and requested improvements 

• *Takes on projects from manufacturing personnel, engineers and department supervision and develops and implements requested task   

• *Continuous thought, and action, in performance of tasks to provide a result exceeding the expectations of the customer 

• *Uses multiple trade experience including pneumatics, hydraulics, fabrication, welding and soldering, pipefitting and pumps, machining, measurement, mechanical assembly, and lubrication in performance of installations, repairs and improvement projects 

• *Accurately follows complicated assembly drawings and blueprints as well as manuals and work instructions 

• *Safely operates various hand and power tools and powered industrial equipment such as fork lifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks 

• *Properly completes documentation pertaining to duties both on paper and in a variety of computer systems  

• *Participates in Department development of improvements to manufacturing equipment (reliability) and safety initiatives 

• *Takes on projects, using individual skills and co-workers’ talents and strengths to implement them in a professional manner.  Identifies and uses expertise of appropriate co-workers to assist in development and implementation of difficult projects 

• Works as a team player to facilitate the objectives of the Maintenance Department 

• Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions 

• Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.  Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner, following plant safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout 

• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment 

• Accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions 

• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department 

• Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner 

• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required 

 Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalency required, completion of related trade school or apprenticeship program strongly preferred. 

• Two or more years of industrial experience required, including a variety of the following skills: mechanical repair and assembly, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, plumbing and pump systems, calibration, rigging, machining, measurement tool usage, etc. 

• Strong, broad based, mechanical aptitude and capabilities. 

• Must supply own tools per the provided tool list. 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-directed with high level of initiative and strong work ethic required. 

• Must be able to pass a written, job related test.  

• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, work instructions and blueprints. 

• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.  Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments. 

• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. 

• Must be willing to work on whatever shift they are needed, including nights and weekends. 

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently. 

• Computer skills, including familiarization with Microsoft Office, is strongly preferred.  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position.
 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
 

BENEFITS

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.
 

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

High school diploma or equivalency required completion of related trade school or apprenticeship program strongly preferred

Two or more years of industrial experience required including a variety of the following skills mechanical repair and assembly hydraulics pneumatics welding fabrication plumbing and pump systems calibration rigging machining measurement tool usage etc

Strong broad based mechanical aptitude and capabilities

Must supply own tools per the provided tool list

Ability to work with minimal supervision self-directed with high level of initiative and strong work ethic required

Must be able to pass a written job related test

Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals work instructions and blueprints

Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day

Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments

Math skills to include addition subtraction multiplication and division in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals

 Ability to compute rate ratio and percent 

Must be willing to work on whatever shift they are needed including nights and weekends

Ability to speak read and write English fluently

Computer skills including familiarization with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred