Process Technician - HL|Day Shift

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber 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 $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset.

We hire and 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.

The Process Technician I will be dedicated to supporting, maintaining, and improving the performance of assigned production lines. This person will be capable of applying their technical skills and experience to become a process expert that is able to establish process setup parameters, train operators, conduct new product trials, maintain process tooling, and implement improvements.

• 8% Shift Premium for Night Shift employees
• 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 advancement with an industry leading company!

• Provide daily process and quality support for assigned production lines to include the investigation of issues, the disposition of items with defects, and the initiation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Select, design, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
• Administer and maintain process setup documentation to insure that all products are manufactured to in accordance with product design requirements.
• Develop and maintain training documentation related to the operation of the process. This would include procedures related to the execution of setups, tooling maintenance, and in process monitoring.
• Provide training to operators as required to insure that process procedures are well comprehended and followed.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for new product industrialization and initial production runs insuring that the process is capable of safely producing high quality product that meets specification, productivity, and cost targets.
• Interact with customers on technical and quality related topics or issues. Support efforts to resolve customer complaints attributed the process.
• Work with internal and external suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes.
• Support business plan objectives to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance safety.
• Participate, and support cross‑functional project teams as assigned to achieve required objectives on time and on budget.

• Dependable and reliable professional that is a self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging objectives with limited supervision.
• Team player with well‑developed interpersonal skills that is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, cross‑functional, and multi‑cultural environment.
• Results‑oriented individual that is comfortable in a challenging professional environment where complex problem solving is required.

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent. Those currently enrolled will also be considered, but must be willing and able to work full‑time while attending school. Education tuition assistance will be considered.
• Manufacturing experience (1–5 years) as a production operator/team leader or maintenance/process technician is a plus. Those candidates with extensive manufacturing backgrounds will be considered even if they lack the degree requirement; however, they must be willing and able to complete a supplemental education program.
• Able to support off‑shift and/or weekend operations with minimal notice
• Strong analytical, math, mechanical, and written and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety…