Fiber Optics Plant Mechatronics Maintenance Specialist

Site: Claremont Fiber (Prysmian Group) | Reports to: Claremont Fiber Maintenance Manager

Pay Range: $28-$38 based on experience | Schedule: 12-hour shift, 2-2-3 rotating (EOWEO)

A day in the life

Your shift begins with a quick review of overnight events and your maintenance plan. You walk the fiber manufacturing floor, noting equipment health, safety conditions, and any items that need immediate attention. A production call comes in—an intermittent fault on a PLC-controlled line. You lock out/tag out (LOTO), isolate the issue with a meter and oscilloscope, trace a control logic error, and bring the line back online. Later, you coach a teammate on a preventive maintenance procedure, document your work in SAP, and update the Maintenance Lead Person on tool needs. Mid-shift, you respond as a Medical First Responder in the Fiber Plant. By day’s end, you’ve improved reliability, protected people and assets, and captured your activities with accurate reporting.

What you’ll take on

• Review and accurately document personal activities daily (or more frequently as needed).
• Quickly learn Prysmian’s fiber manufacturing environment, equipment, philosophy, procedures, and practices.
• Serve as a Medical First Responder within the Fiber Plant.
• Participate in Prysmian’s pay-for-skill program to advance your capabilities.
• Deliver timely, high-quality, and cost-effective maintenance support aligned to short- and long-range operating plans.
• Maintain assets for reliability, availability, capacity, quality, and internal customer service.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead Person and/or Maintenance Manager with proper installation and repair strategies for mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Notify the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Lead Person if additional hand, power, or electronic diagnostic tools are required.
• Execute preventive maintenance per Maintenance supervision.
• Model safe work practices and adhere to all company policies at all times.
• Help establish and maintain optimal inventory levels for critical components.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or GED, plus additional education or work experience in one of the tracks below (or equivalent experience as determined by the Maintenance Manager).

Education/Experience Tracks

Associate’s degree (one of):

• Electrical Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Mechanical Technology

Military background (minimum 2 years) with training in:

• Electrical Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Mechanical Technology

On-the-job training (minimum 3 years) in:

• Industrial maintenance – electrical
• Industrial maintenance – electronics
• Industrial maintenance – mechanical

Capabilities and traits

• Low-to-high voltage work; layout and wiring of complex circuits with many connections.
• Troubleshoot and correct faulty logic and control circuits; install, repair, and test virtually all production and plant equipment.
• Light-to-heavy mechanical work; general plumbing and carpentry; floor and tile install/repair.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; volt/ohm/amp meters; oscilloscopes; and related diagnostic equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude; analytical problem solver.
• Reliable, self-directed work ethic; excellent communication skills.
• SAP experience preferred; fiber manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical demands

• Lift, bend, and stoop as required; stand for extended periods.
• Work at a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and phone communication.

Work environment

• Varying conditions: dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, and noise.
• Wear required PPE in manufacturing areas: safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required.
• Enter walled containment areas and access roofs infrequently, including hot or cold conditions.

Core proficiencies

• Creating preventive maintenance plans
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• PLC programming and wiring experience
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Maintenance and repair skills
• Industrial electrical experience
• Mechanical assembly
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical schematic reading
• Equipment installation and wiring
• Access control systems
• Equipment installation
• Blueprint reading

Machines and technologies you’ll use

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor systems