Maintenance Tech I
About the Company
Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, manufacturing building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Southwire offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement. With over seven decades of progressive growth, Southwire is committed to innovation, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
About the Role
As a Level I Maintenance Technician, you will support manufacturing operations by providing corrective and preventive maintenance with a focus on improving equipment reliability and maintainability.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
- Complete routine preventive tasks such as cleaning, inspection, and minor service or overhaul.
- Replace identified parts or components that have failed.
- Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications.
- Maintain machinery lubrication requirements.
- Recommend process or procedure changes based on observed equipment behavior.
- Maintain current and accurate maintenance data to establish historical records and future maintenance requirements.
- Maintain an attitude of learning to stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment.
- Complete an annual Maintenance Skills Assessment and perform assigned training activities based on assessment results.
- Report all accidents, incidents, injuries, and unsafe acts or conditions immediately to the supervisor.
- Follow prescribed safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe equipment and conditions in the plant.
- Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle materials to minimize environmental impact.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Familiarity with normal shop equipment such as drill press, band saw, and portable power tools.
- Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to advance skill proficiencies through assigned training.
- 2-year technical degree desired.
- A minimum of 1 year of industrial manufacturing or comparable skills demonstration required.
Physical/Environmental Demands
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment.
Pay
$30.50 – $33.80 per hour
Schedule
D - Shift, 6:50 PM - 7:00 AM
Benefits
- 401k with matching & pension plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked).
- Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, and vision).
- Paid time off & paid holidays.
- Long & short-term disability.
- Supplemental insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Advancement & professional growth opportunities.
- Parental leave & more.
Location: Douglas, GA