Technician, Maintenance II

About the role

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, and we are seeking a Level II Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of multi-craft equipment maintenance with focus on reliability and maintainability.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and other production machinery, and may also be a key member of process improvement and problem-solving teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
• Install and perform alignment on mechanical drive systems.
• Complete all assigned preventive tasks including major service and overhaul.
• Replacement of identified failed parts or components.
• Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications.
• Maintain machinery lubrication requirements.
• Recommend process or procedure changes based on observed equipment behavior.
• Testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters to ensure proper operation and safety of system.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Maintain current and accurate maintenance data to determine establish historical records and future maintenance requirements.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and operators on proper equipment service and condition.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical background.
• Possesses strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CMMS, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and OEM manuals.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Must be familiar with normal shop equipment such as drill press, band saw and portable power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.
• Ability to mentor and train other technicians on the maintenance team.
• Must be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Successful completion of certification testing.

Qualifications

A 2-year Technical Degree is desired, and a minimum of 5 years of industrial manufacturing or comparable skills demonstration is required.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, as well as the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics, and understand manufacturing processes and equipment.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities.