Equipment Maintenance Technician

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.

Bring your mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving mindset to a role that builds long‑term success inside our maintenance organization. As a Planned Maintenance Technician, you will develop a deep understanding of the equipment you support, performing the inspections, adjustments, and component replacements that keep our production lines reliable and running at their best. This role is ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation who wants to expand their skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

• Run PMs that matter: execute CMMS‑scheduled inspections, lubrication, torque checks; replace wear items and keep equipment clean and organized (6S).
• Rebuild & improve: rebuild subassemblies to spec; install/commission components; implement minor hardware mods with Equipment Engineering.
• Support the plant: maintain compressed air, vacuum, cooling water and related utilities to keep lines stable.

• Safety first. Always. Follow the EH&S Charter, LOTO, PPE, permits, and stop‑work authority.
• Clear communication:
  Attend shift turnover; ensure logs are accurate and current before handoff.
• Documentation that improves equipment health: accurately open and close CMMS work orders with findings, parts used, time spent, and PM results; record equipment condition and recurring wear trends to support reliability planning.

Grow your skills and advance your career: this role provides a structured development path starting with strong mechanical and equipment‑care fundamentals. You'll have opportunities to expand your capabilities through continuing education in mechatronics, hands‑on learning with senior technicians, and formal NFPA 70E electrical safety training as you build confidence with electrical concepts.

As you develop, you can progress into a fully qualified Response Technician role and, with proven leadership and technical depth, may advance toward Shift Lead and other leadership opportunities within the organization.

Mentorship & pathing: collaborate with Maintenance Shift Leads and Manufacturing Engineering; grow from technician to lead/subject‑matter expert as you demonstrate results.

12‑hour shifts within a rotating schedule; overtime as needed to support operations

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 lbs., and perform related movements such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators and successfully meet spirometry/respirator certification requirements.
• Ability to work on and around production machinery, at heights, and on uneven surfaces
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
• Ability to sustain physical activity for 12‑hour shifts, including standing, walking, and climbing throughout the workday.

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED required

1+ year of mechanical or maintenance experience in manufacturing, facilities, automotive, military, or related environments OR strong hands‑on aptitude demonstrated through schooling or technical training.

Experience performing basic equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacements is a plus.

Familiarity with production machinery, sensors, motors, pneumatics, or simple electrical devices.

Ability to work in an ITAR setting, as defined by USCIS (US Person)

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