Southwire Company

Technician, Electronic

Southwire Company$86K — $91K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred
  • Strong background in electronics
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Familiarity with test equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes
  • Capability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Must pass written and hands-on certification tests

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions methodically
  • Perform routine maintenance including fault analysis and calibration
  • Repair various equipment including AC/DC motors and controls
  • Conduct fault analysis on relay logic and power circuits
  • Utilize PLC logic programming for troubleshooting
  • Replace failed parts or components as needed
  • Maintain accurate maintenance data for future planning

Benefits

  • 401k with matching and a pension plan
  • Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance packages
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Long and short-term disability coverage
  • Supplemental insurance plans available
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • Parental leave
  • Various additional benefits
Full Job Description


Location: SCUPP

Shift: 6:50PM - 7:00AM

Pay Rate: $41.57 - $43.92

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:
As a Electronic Technician, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of electronic equipment maintenance with focus on reliability. Ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and other production machinery. The Electronic Technician will also be a key member of process improvement and problem-solving teams.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent is required. Technical degree preferred.
Strong electronic background
Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS, Excel, etc.)
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and OEM manuals.
Understand manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment.
Must be familiar with normal test equipment such as multimeters/oscilloscopes.
Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.
Must be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a high speed, fast-paced environment.
Must pass written and hands-on certification tests.

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
Routine maintenance including but not limited to field fault analysis, calibration of instrumentation using proper test equipment, component replacement, alignment and calibration to specification.
Troubleshoot and repair various equipment to include electronic, digital equipment and AC/DC motors & controls.
Fault analysis of hard-wired relay logic, motor control circuits, motor power circuits (single & 3 phase) and common utility/lighting circuits.
Access and use PLC logic programming to troubleshoot production equipment.
Replacement of identified failed parts or components.
Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications.
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.

QUALITY:
Maintain an attitude of learning to stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment.
Complete annual Maintenance Skills Assessment

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
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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