Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift -Climate Controlled)

VIAVI Solutions; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Technician for the night shift. This role involves ensuring the operational integrity of manufacturing equipment, conducting thorough investigations during malfunctions, and collaborating with a team to implement effective solutions. Candidates should possess a solid background in electronics and mechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. Join a passionate team that values innovation and excellence, and be part of a company that plays a crucial role in keeping the world connected through advanced technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the On-Duty equipment technical expert to the Manufacturing Shift Manager.
• Continuously monitor performance and operational status of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Self-learning

Communication Skills

Understanding of complex machinery

Basic equipment technology knowledge

Education

Associate of Science degree in Electronics

Formal certificate in mechanical applications

Tools

Computers and common software

High Vacuum Thin Film Coating equipment

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift - Climate Controlled)

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Equipment Maintenance Technician(s):

• Current opening – one night shift (night shift would include 15% shift differential)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

• Serves as the On-Duty equipment technical expert to the Manufacturing Shift Manager or other responsible production personnel.
• Completes tasks in accordance with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Charter, with special emphasis on being fit for duty and assuring that no activity takes place that is considered unsafe.
• Groups of On-Duty E/M Technicians are assigned to areas and to a Maintenance Team Leader.
• At the beginning of a shift, both the oncoming and offgoing On-Duty E/M Technicians will conduct a shift “turnover.” Being on time is important to facilitate communication during this effort. All log entries shall be up to date before shift turnover.
• Continuously monitor the performance and operational status of the manufacturing equipment and the plant support systems within the area of responsibility to avoid equipment stoppages, slowdowns, or product loss due to equipment malfunction.
• When unexpected interruptions or SHE incidents occur due to equipment malfunctions, the On-Duty E/M Technician is responsible for investigating the reason for the interruption, serving as the lead investigator.
• With the reason(s) for the equipment malfunction understood, completes or plans mitigating actions to restore function. These actions include but are not limited to initiating hardware or software modification, initiating a periodic maintenance activity, or changing methods, tools, established procedures, or operational approaches.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and proper completion of any scheduled and/or unexpected maintenance work on the assigned shift and in the assigned area, regardless of who is doing the work.
• Records or assures that recording occurs for all work done on manufacturing equipment and plant support systems on the assigned shift and in the assigned area.
• Reports daily on equipment performance, reasons for interruption and malfunction, and actions taken.

Additional Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in design reviews and hazard assessments with special emphasis on maintainability and serviceability.
• Ensures that all spaces and facilities assigned to the maintenance activity within the area of responsibility are kept consistently organized and clean.
• Ensures that all materials consumed are reported and items low on stock are flagged.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• Education:
  • To safely perform work on electrical, electronics, and mechanical manufacturing systems, the incumbent must have successfully completed formal coursework in the following skills. An Associate of Science degree in Electronics or equivalent is required. A technical review board will evaluate equivalency. A formal certificate or certificate of completion demonstrating at least one year of in-class education in any area of mechanical application such as machining, refrigeration, diesel mechanics, hydraulics, welding, etc. Five years of successful on-site production maintenance experience can be substituted for the mechanical education requirement.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • No amount of experience can be substituted for the Electronics/Electrical education requirement.
• Additional Skills:
  • Ability to self-learn and understand complex machinery.
  • Deep understanding of basic equipment technology such as knowledge of weights and measures, practical mathematics, strength of materials, fundamentals of heat transfer, basic electricity, bearings, seals, gears, cams, links, chain, belts, fasteners, hydraulics, pumps, piping, pressure, flow, tanks, diesels and gas engines, compressors and fans, refrigeration, air conditioning, lubrication, insulation, motors, contactors, controllers, power supplies, and programmable logic controllers.
  • Ability to use computers and common software.
  • Ability to clearly communicate verbally or in writing.
  • A technical understanding of High Vacuum Thin Film Coating equipment is preferred.

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to consistently deliver the hours required to do the job.
  • Must be shift and time flexible.
  • Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
  • Exposure to coating material dust which necessitates dust masks or breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
  • Moderate lifting and pushing/pulling of equipment.
• EHS Requirements:
  • Properly prepares, handles, manages, and inspects hazardous waste generated through maintenance activities.
  • Consistently maintains a safe work area. Tools and instruments are cleaned and put away. Materials are disposed of correctly.
  • Follows all safety regulations and carries out all safety behaviors such as considering what happens when you power down and lock out something or calling out before you move or operate something.
  • Actively contributes to workplace safety.
  • Places the safety of co-workers and self before other priorities.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

About the company

Viavi Solutions, formerly part of JDS Uniphase Corporation, is an American network test, measurement and assurance technology company based in Scottsdale, Arizona.