AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

The Maintenance Technician I will perform tooling calibration and maintenance on production equipment. In this role, the incumbent will apply their technical skills and experience to maximize equipment availability, identify causes of machine failure and rectify these causes in a timely manner.

What We Offer:

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Responsibilities:

• Understands and complies with established standards for tooling and calibration.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs regular maintenance of production tooling and machines.
• Performs internal verification of equipment as needed.
• Works with external vendors to prepare equipment and machines to be sent for calibration. Creates schedules and communicates with all parties involved based upon production needs.
• Collaborates with Process Engineering to define appropriate Preventive Maintenance Routines for new machines.
• Works with MP-9 admin to ensure all manufacturing equipment is set up on the system and to keep database updated with necessary changes in regards location, status, unique ID, label, and improvements to PM routines.
• Completes all necessary paperwork relating to MP-9 routines, reports, and daily inspections.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing clerk and direct manager to define appropriate critical spare parts needed to keep the facility running and establish min/max levels to keep inventory in good shape.
• Communicates with direct manager the status of PM’s and calibrations. Keeps daily and monthly reports updated.
• Assists in installation and startup of new equipment and tools. Participates in development of equipment specifications as required for new products.
• Offers ideas/suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Keep tool room and workstations with 5’s standards all the time.
• Interfaces with other departments to help resolve issues.
• Adhere to EHS policies of AFL.
• Assist in basic facilities duties (painting, bulb changes, floor repairs, etc.)

Personal Qualities:

• Attention to detail
• Picks up on new tasks quickly
• Enjoys repetitive tasks
• Basic leadership skills
• Self-starter and dependable

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of machine tooling maintenance requirements and basic inventory control concepts
• Ability to read and understand basic verbal and written instructions, drawings, Material Instructions and Workmanship standards and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving & troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to distinguish between color hues.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques and instruments
• Proficient with MS Office tools

Working Conditions

• Sitting and standing throughout the day
• Manual dexterity used frequently with repetitive finger motion.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Frequent pushing, pulling, stretching, crouching and/or stooping
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision, the ability to identify colors, hand/eye coordination, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma
  • Acceptable college technical maintenance related curriculum preferred