Swage Tooling Technician | ACA

AFL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar

Professional development, training, &

Excellent medical, dental, vision, &生命

Opportunities for career advance with業

Job summary

AFL is seeking an entry level engineering technician to support Swage Tooling. This hands-on role involves using and maintaining various tools and equipment for Swage and related tasks. You will contribute to efficient tool areas and inventory management while collaborating with teams to solve tooling needs.

The position emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and communication, with opportunities for professional development and growth within AFL’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic micrometers, hand tools and torque wrenches.
• Experience assembling components from product drawings and verbal instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).

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.

Skills

Initiative

Energetic

Teamwork

Thorough

Adaptability

Communication

Independent

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Micrometers

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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 $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 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.

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 advance 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.