Technician, Electrical Network

Materion; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking an Electrical Network Technician to maintain and improve the reliability of cabling infrastructure for plant communications, networking, and safety at the Elmore site in Ohio.

You will coordinate daily telecommunications maintenance, install and troubleshoot systems, update engineering blueprints, and work closely with engineering and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (Three phase 480v) or a four-year electrical apprentice program or relevant military experience.
• Certifications in Fiber Optics and Premise Cabling preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to test/certify CAT5, 5e, 6, Single-mode and Multi-mode optic cabling.
• Knowledge of CAT5e/6 STP/UTP Ethernet cabling and TCP/IP networking.
• Familiarity with CCTV/TV video systems, IP-based plant paging and emergency notification systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve cabling infrastructure for plant communications, networking and safety.
• Coordinate daily telecommunications maintenance at Elmore site; install and troubleshoot telecom systems.
• Install, perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot cabling connectivity (patch panels/patch cords).
• Troubleshoot network devices and IP networking; resolve routing/interconnectivity issues.
• Update blueprints with plant engineering and assist in process/product improvements.
• Perform electrical base craft duties and read blueprints/diagrams; work in various plant areas including elevated locations.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers and vendors; provide customer service and off-shift support when needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Blueprints & schematics

TCP/IP networking

CAT5e/6 cabling

CCTV/Video systems

Wireless/Wi-Fi

Fire alarm/security systems

PC/PLC basics

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fiber Optics Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! A member of the Electrical Network Technician department’s operating team, capable of independently performing all duties, including maintaining and improving the reliability of cabling infrastructure, as it relates to plant communications, networking, and safety. You will have the opportunity to: Participates in the continuous improvement process by making suggestions to Supervisors and Leads. Ensures that all housekeeping requirements are met. Individual must perform to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Procedures to maintain material flow to internal and external customers. Coordinates day-to-day telecommunications maintenance requirements for the Elmore site, which includes the installation and troubleshooting of the telecommunications systems. Works closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution and address emergent telecommunication issues, which may require occasional off-shift support for business-critical issues. Works closely with plant engineering, updating blueprints, coordinating the development of new process/ products and to effect improvements. Performs electrical base craft duties as well as other duties assigned to maintain the plant. Troubleshoots networking, routing and inter connectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low to mid-level application interaction. Installs, performs Preventive Maintenance, and Troubleshoots cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Individual must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team to meet demands.
• Must have completed five years of industrial electrical maintenance (Three phase 480v) or a completed approved four-year electrical apprentice program, or relevant military experience.
• Required to subscribe to all training and / or associated competency assessment activities that have been determined to maintain or improve the efficiency of personnel in respective trade Certification in Fiber Optics and Premise Cabling preferred or commitment to obtain.
• Must have the ability to test and certify CAT5, 5e, 6, Single-mode and Multi-mode Optic cabling.
• Knowledge of CAT5e/6 STP/UTP Ethernet cabling requirements and TCP/IP networking required.
• Knowledge of line of sight, wireless, and Wi-Fi equipment including Ethernet routers and switches and network infrastructure technologies required.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure, best practices and methodologies required.
• Knowledge of network cabling, fiber optic types, and test equipment required Knowledge of CCTV / TV Video Systems / LCD/LED Projectors, general audio systems / IP based plant paging and emergency notification system required.
• Knowledge of Simplex fire alarm systems (state license/certification preferred) and security systems required.
• Must complete on the job training to understand the Plant Emergency, SPC and ERT procedures Individual should know PC and PLC functions and must be able to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics.
• Individual must be able to independently analyze problems and implement solutions.
• Individual will be required to work in all areas of the plant including on aerial platforms and on roof tops and is occasionally exposed to conditions such as dust, fumes, dirt, close quarters, chemicals, airborne Be, etc.
• Must possess basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office products and email.
• Must have good verbal and written skills.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to provide customer service.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.