Technician, Electronic

Southwire•Carrollton, GA

1d•$43 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Technician supports Southwire’s manufacturing operations by maintaining electronic equipment with a focus on reliability. The role helps ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance and contributes to process-improvement and problem-solving teams. Work includes troubleshooting, repairing, testing, adjusting, and maintaining production equipment and electrical systems, as well as keeping accurate maintenance records. The position is at the MC location in Carrollton, Georgia, on Shift C, 6:50 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Strong electronic background.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and Excel.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment.
Familiarity with common test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a high-speed, fast-paced environment.
Must pass written and hands-on certification tests.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methods.
Perform routine maintenance, including field fault analysis, instrumentation calibration with appropriate test equipment, component replacement, and alignment and calibration to specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic and digital equipment, AC/DC motors, and controls.
Analyze faults in hard-wired relay logic, motor control circuits, single- and three-phase motor power circuits, and common utility and lighting circuits.
Access and use PLC logic programming to troubleshoot production equipment.
Replace identified failed parts or components.
Adjust equipment to meet operational specifications.
Recommend process or procedure changes based on observed equipment behavior.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to ensure proper operation and safety.
Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
Maintain accurate, current maintenance data to establish historical records and future maintenance requirements.
Stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment, and complete the annual Maintenance Skills Assessment.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, and unsafe acts or conditions to a supervisor.
Follow prescribed safety procedures and company environmental rules; handle materials to minimize environmental impact.

Benefits

401(k) with matching and pension plan; pension eligibility after 1,000 hours worked.
Family and individual insurance packages, including health, life, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Long- and short-term disability.
Supplemental insurance plans.
Employee assistance program.
Employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement programs.
Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
Parental leave.