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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.
Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times. We are committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination and values creativity, thoughtful risk-taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking a new challenge or new to the workforce looking for a flexible, rewarding position, SubCom offers opportunities to advance your career within an innovative and stable organization.
Our core values drive everything we do: Quality, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation.
As a Production Operator (Tradesperson 3), you will join an experienced team to safely complete tasks associated with manufacturing and handling cable and equipment. Working in one of our manufacturing areas, you will be part of the physical backbone of global communication, turning cable in tanks and pans, placing cable on large reels, and assisting with loading cable onto ships.
This role is designed for individuals who enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be trained to safely operate various powered industrial equipment, perform visual inspections, and adhere to strict safety and quality standards. The position requires the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments in a timely manner, with the potential for overtime based on business needs.
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, as we are not able to consider applications without one.
SubCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
Skills: Hand Tools, Pallet Jacks, Metal Rule, Go/no Go Gauge, Twic Badge.
Education: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Work model: On-site
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High school diploma or equivalency. One or more years of related experience and/or training.
SubCom, headquartered in the telecommunications industry, specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and installing subsea fiber optic data cables. These critical infrastructure components serve as the foundational backbone for global digital networks, enabling high-speed connectivity across oceans and continents. The organization provides flexible, end-to-end building blocks designed to support the complex requirements of modern high-tech communication systems.
Since entering the communications sector in 1955, the company has accumulated a significant deployment history, laying enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times. Although its corporate origins trace back to the mid-19th century, its operational focus in this specific field has been sustained for decades. SubCom maintains a strict commitment to quality, reliability, and value in every project, ensuring that the physical networks connecting the world remain robust and efficient. The firm serves network operators and infrastructure providers who require durable, high-performance solutions for their international data transmission needs.
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