Fiber Optic Cable Tester

SUMMARY:

Performs light loss measurements in fiber optic cable using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Position interprets the Production Work Order/Build Plan to determine exact fibers to be tested
• Position must have excellent eye sight including the ability to distinguish colors
• Requires extremely fine motor skills, will be testing very delicate optical fibers
• Accurately use a scope to view the connector
• Position with strip clean and cleave fibers to be tested
  

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Must understand and follow KGPCo Safety practices.
• Must practice quality awareness and could implement quality control processes and procedures.
• Must learn and demonstrate the proper use of tools.
• Under supervision, performs OTDR procedures.
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Shift work may be required and assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some experience preferred, willing to train
• Possesses basic understanding of electromechanical processes
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two-and-three syllable words; to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers; and ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up 25 lbs.

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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This is not a Contract or an Employment Agreement.

KGP Telecommunications, Inc. reserves the right to modify

this job description without notice.