Technician, Maintenance I

Southwire•Denton, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Southwire is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, manufacturing building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. The company also offers digital solutions and field services. Southwire’s College Programs aim to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher, offering meaningful, project-based work. With over seven decades of growth, Southwire is committed to innovative systems, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and other safety protocols to maintain a safe and clean working environment
Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting, including reading schematics, using multimeters, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
Strong Mechanic background is expected
Must be able to lift 45lbs and work in awkward positions, in excessive heat and on your feet for up to 12 hours a day.
Welding ability and ability to increase proficiency integral part of job expectation
Positive attitude with ability and willingness to be a Team Player
Desire and willingness to give input to grow the Department in all Business Acumen/Goals
Must provide/complete tasks in an effective and efficient manner with a minimum of time and expense to the company
Must follow prescribed safety procedures to prevent injury to self and others and to maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire plant
Continued growth through knowledge of all established procedures and operating standards.
Expectation to be current/pass all testing given by Company/Assignees
Must maintain a safe and clean Shop and working areas under 5-S
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.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field is strongly preferred
2-year Technical Degree desired

Responsibilities

Act as the first responder to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes, and repairing mechanical/electrical failures on production lines, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic tools.
Troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, replace, assemble, install, relocate, and modify complex mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, track time, and log parts usage in real-time.
Perform other tasks/requests as assigned by supervisor.
Report all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions, immediately to the supervisor.
Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.