Manufacturing Technician - Submarine MET

Role Purpose

Provide quick response manufacturing support triggered by Operations feedback as well as product quality data. Overall mission of a MET technician is to optimize the Safety, Product Selects and Equipment Utilization associated with the manufacturing of Optical Fiber. Identifies and supports process improvements. Uses judgment, experience and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations

Key Responsibilities

• Support the department in achieving Safety and Lean manufacturing goals while ensuring reliable equipment performance.
• Provide advanced electrical, controls, mechanical, and equipment troubleshooting support for production issues and drive problems through resolution.
• Monitor equipment and process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and prioritize issues based on plant and departmental needs.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, technicians, and maintenance trades to coordinate equipment startups, repairs, troubleshooting, and process changes.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities, equipment design improvements, installation, testing, and debugging of new or modified production systems.
• Develop and deliver training documentation and support for production teams on new equipment, processes, and procedural updates.

Experiences/Education 

• Two year electrical/mechanical/or controls technical degree preferred (Associates) 
• Will consider experienced candidates with demonstrated skills and work experience 
• High school diploma and 5+ years manufacturing experience. 
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read/understand electrical and mechanical drawings 
• Mechanically and electrically inclined, with experience using diagnostic tools and PC applications such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, and data analysis systems.
• Effective communicator with strong people skills, capable of training others and collaborating across cross-functional teams including IT, mechanical, and process engineering.
• Self-starter and results-oriented team player who remains composed in emergency situations, follows plant procedures, and acts as a positive role model and motivator.

Work Hours and Experience

• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Support off shift as needed