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Southwire Company · 10 hours ago

Technician, Maintenance I

Denton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33.82/hr - $34.87/hr

1+ years exp

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. As a Level I Maintenance Technician, you will support manufacturing operations by providing corrective and preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and maintainability.

Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Mechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeTroubleshooting skillsBasic computer skillsManufacturing processes knowledgeTechnical documentation interpretationMultitaskWillingness to learnSafety awareness

Required

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

A minimum of 1 year of industrial manufacturing or comparable skills demonstration required

Preferred

2-year Technical Degree desired

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

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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