Swage Tooling Tech ACA

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 more than 11000 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.

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!

Job Summary

An entry level engineering technician position focused on supporting Swage Tooling. A hands-on position that involves the use and maintenance of various tools and equipment in support of Swage and other associated tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Supports Swage and Swage Tooling efforts by assembling tooling performing repairs facilitating Sales Orders and RMAs and other tasks as needed.
• Responsible for Swage Tooling work area ensuring efficient and orderly organization of all tooling overseeing tooling inventory proper data input into Oracle and associated electric documentation and proper disposal of materials.
• Collaborates with commercial and other personnel to identify define and solve problems as well as analyze tooling needs and demand for future.
• Perform inspections of equipment and prototype/first time parts providing maintenance when necessary.
• Data recording and Oracle Transactions.

Personal Qualities

• Initiative willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Energetic imparts in others a sense of energy ownership and personal commitment to the work.
• Teamwork works effectively and thrives as a member of various work groups.
• Thorough demonstrates mastery of the technical aspects of the role and responsibility. Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability easily adapts to workplace changes.
• Communication possess strong written and verbal skills.
• Independent able to work with little supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic micrometers hand tools torque wrenches etc.
• Experience assembling components from product drawings and verbal instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel).
• Light to moderate machining experience preferred.
• Manufacturing and Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• 2-year degree preferredor demonstrate equivalent experience

Working Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to operate various tools and equipment stand for long periods of time and lift moderately heavy articles sometimes greater than 50 lbs on a routine basis. Some amount of desk work is required; however this position is largely hands-on.