Maintenance Technician I

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers.

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

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

Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Location : BREMENEAST

Shift : Overnight Shift; 5 : 00pm-5 : 00am; Rotation

Starting Pay Rate : $24.94

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW :

As a Level I Maintenance Technician, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing corrective and preventive maintenance activity with a focus on improving equipment reliability and maintainability.

GENERAL 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 manufacturing equipment.

Must be familiar with normal shop equipment such as drill press, band saw and portable power tools.

Must be capable of handling 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.

PRIMARY JOB TASKS :

Troubleshoot equipment malfunction 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 determine establish historical records and future maintenance requirements.

QUALITY :

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.

SAFETY :

Report all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions, immediately to the supervisor.

Must follow prescribed safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire plant.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment.

Follow all company environmental rules / procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.

Benefits We Offer :

• 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

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Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.