Maintenance Technician - Night Shift | WTC

Afl • Duncan, SC

279d

About The Position

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 $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 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 is responsible for maintaining production equipment. The incumbent is capable of applying their technical skills and experience to maximize equipment availability, identify causes of machine failure, and rectify those causes in a timely manner. The Maintenance Technician will be expected to work independently with very limited supervision and at times as the only maintenance tech on shift.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience.
• HS Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics preferred.
• Experienced in the use of electrical test equipment including multi-meters, insulation testers, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Speed Drives, and CNC.
• Ability to read/comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings and understand dimensions, tolerances, assembly relationships, electrical symbols and ladder logic.
• Solid understanding of complex electrical circuits and machine operations.
• Fundamental understanding of factory operations including safety, quality, production, and cost controls.
• Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) management systems.
• General understanding of quality management systems.
• Experience with Oracle R12 procurement process is a plus.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Must be able to pass forklift operator certification and mobile equipment physical.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily maintenance support for production equipment to include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and repair/rebuild of equipment in accordance to equipment documentation.
• Entire plant breakdown responsibility, as the lone tech on shift during off business.
• Assist in installation and startup of new equipment.
• Maintain and upgrade equipment documentation, particularly electrical.
• Participate in development of equipment specifications as required for new equipment.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of the company.
• Optional responsibilities for techs not assigned as lone technician on shift include area work ticket backlog management and area maintenance metrics goal achievement responsibilities including MTBF, MTTR, reliability initiatives and area PM, project, and breakdown management.
• Act as area equipment subject matter expert capable of directing work crews to successfully manage PM team execution and maintenance projects.
• Develop/implement/plan/suggest equipment modification projects from start up to completion with limited direction.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment issues that the reactive maintenance crews are unable to solve.
• Knowledge expert on all area machine operational information.
• Completion of Safety Assignments for area of expertise.
• Operation of forklift and other material handling equipment may be required.

Benefits

• 8% Shift Premium for Night Shift
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree