DCO Production Technician I
Posted: 24 February, 2023Organization: Switch
Location: Austin, TX
General Purpose of the Position:
The primary responsibility will be the construction and assembly of data center cabinets needed for production scheduling and providing assembly support on the data center floor. Main areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to: cabinet construction per T-Scif build needs, cabinet construction for all RPP construction needs, and installation of cabinets on the data center floor. Secondary responsibilities include assisting with the construction of perimeter cage, communication path ladder rack, completion of T-Scif build post construction, RPP installation, safe transportation of populated customer cabinets throughout the facilities, and any facilities related duties during the buildings construction phase. This individual will work with the team of fellow technicians to meet build due dates and verify readiness for customer installations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Construct cabinet assemblies as needed per the customer install schedule
Assist infrastructure team members during the T-scif buildout process
Assist infrastructure team with data center floor assembly tasks assigned by DCO Management
Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed with an acceptable level of cleanliness
Perform quality assurance checks on all work completed
Maintenance of supply and tool inventory used by cabinet build team
Maintain appearance and communication for all customer service opportunities
Utilize LMS Training to expand career opportunities within the company
Required Job Skills:
Must have a demonstrated mechanical aptitude; this experience may be acquired via educational background or previous hands on experience from a skilled trade
Must also demonstrate excellent verbal, interpersonal communication skills; the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and effectively with personnel associated with the data center environment
The ability to analyze and make suggestions for problem resolution
The ability to solve problems with good initiative and sound judgment and make decisions independently with minimal guidance
Must also have an understanding of safety requirements related to the construction field
Must have experience with a variety of hand tools (powered and non-powered)
Must have a demonstrated ability for dimensional measurement
Must be able to read blueprints and understand schematics related to data center support equipment
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Certificates: Any certificate related to the field
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in production, facilities, mechanical maintenance or relevant field experience
Physical Demands:
The data center is 24 hours/7-day operation. This person must be able to respond to emergency situations at any time of day or night. This position requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task and supervise multiple projects simultaneously. This person may be required to work extended hours during peak work periods.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, use hands, carry supplies, operate power tools, perform work on a ladder and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds and up.
If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.
This position will include exterior facility work. Applicant must be able to work both indoors and outdoors while utilizing environmental safety practices.
The Company reasonably believes the tasks and/or duties of this position could adversely affect the safety and health of the employee or others.
*Please be aware that Switch requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain, or show proof of, the COVID-19 vaccination. Switch is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.