Team Lead (Maintenance-Electrical and Controls)

Southwire • Villa Rica, GA

127d • $43

About The Position

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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Requirements

• Exhibits good decision-making and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Able to influence and train others in a respectful manner.
• Illustrates a minimum level of communication skills (verbal and written) and knows when it is time to escalate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Must possess strong multitasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Effectively work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in the areas of equipment reliability and productivity with a focus on electronics and controls.
• Implement corrective actions and modify machinery control systems (PLCs, Drives, HMIs) to proactively improve equipment safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Specify/source materials or services required to complete corrective actions or projects.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment including motor relays, circuit breakers, machine and process controls, circuits, and electrical distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
• Document procedures and practices (work instructions) to standardize maintenance/repair tasks to be executed by others (ex: calibrations, backups, etc.).
• Work outside electronic/electrical area when capable and needed to assist in other areas.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinate training activities for new hires, supplement training and provide 30/60/90 progress feedback to Supervisor.
• Provide hands-on assistance in troubleshooting and eliminating process issues.
• Provide hands-on assistance in support of day-to-day operations.
• Provide hands-on assistance in area of cost reduction- areas such as: dimensional control, manufacturing methods, etc.
• Actively participate in the DHP process and be capable of conducting cell level huddles as needed.
• Coordinate with support staff to assist in resolving problems as needed.
• Verify hour-by-hour production rates.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing