Preventative Maintenance Technician

Requisition Number: 76174

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications segment is classified into two main product groupings carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses governments and individuals for their own use.

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Hiring Manager: Tim Phillips

Location: Winston-Salem Cable Plant

Employee Type: Full Time Employee Non-Exempt Hourly

Major Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare written maintenance instructions records and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Maximo.
• Maintain troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Perform rebuild on bench top equipment such as heat treatment systems.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Lead Preventative Maintenance Technician Maintenance Supervisor/Coordinators.

Skills/Characteristics Desired

• Self-motivated.
• Strong and systematic analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• In-depth understanding of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Thorough working knowledge of electrical mechanical systems.
• Experience with LOTO and electrical safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in the use of hand tools precision measuring equipment and machine shop equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy attention to details and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to react positively to rapidly changing priorities.
• Capable of independently managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated initiative and an eagerness to drive continuous improvement.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Candidate will perform hands on preventative maintenance on process equipment supporting the cabling process equipment at the plant.
• Candidate will assist in determining what spare parts are required on hand for that equipment.
• Candidate will write and execute preventive maintenance procedures and schedules for that equipment.
• Main point of contact for communication with operations for duration of PMs.
• Coordination of materials and parts needed to complete the PMs.
• Give direction and delegate task to junior PM team members.
• The Subject Matter Expert for process equipment PM procedures and rebuilds for heat treatment system capstan roller racks skaltek tire assembly gear boxes UV power supplies and irradiator systems.
• Responsible for make the call when process equipment is okay to return to service versus keep down for needed rebuild.
• Responsible for recommendation on future corrective maintenance work orders.

Required Education:

• At least one to two years of experience in maintenance at an industrial manufacturing environment with high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of preventative maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Military background with maintenance and technical experience.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on mechanical working with hand tools and electrical test equipment.
• Able to critic and improve existing Preventative Maintenance protocols.
• Self-Starter and able to work with minimal direction.
• Able to work with team of others in performing preventative maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.

Desired Skills:

• 5 years or more experience performing preventive repair and maintenance in a manufacturing environment on industrial equipment.
• Two year degree in Mechatronics Technician or equivalent.
• Diploma in Industrial Maintenance Technician or equivalent.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $32.50hourly rate -$36.25 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors including but not limited to geographic location market demands experience training and education.

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