Technician, Mobile Equipment - Military Veterans
at Southwire
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?
Location: BWP
Shift: Days
Pay Rate: $31.66 – $33.53
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
As a Mobile Equipment Technician, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of equipment maintenance with focus on reliability. The Mobile Equipment Technician will be expected to troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, assemble, or rebuild all types of mobile equipment. Ensure sustainable operation of mobile equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, hydraulics, electrical & power transmission components. The Mobile Equipment Technician may also be a key member of process improvement and problem-solving teams.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Have a thorough knowledge of maintenance procedures and operating standards.
Know the location of all safety equipment, tools, and emergency equipment in assigned area.
Attend and satisfactorily complete training courses as prescribed by management.
Maintain a safe and clean working area.
Report any unsafe or potentially damaging conditions, immediately, to supervisor.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
Troubleshoot and repair, replace or adjust bearings, mechanical seals, gears, sprockets, pulleys, sheaves, chains, belts, engines, transmissions, differentials, and hydraulic systems.
Select and use applicable tools and materials to accomplish assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner.
Perform assigned tasks with input from supervisor, maintenance work order, equipment operator, and maintenance manuals.
Select and use correct lubricants and hydraulic oils for all equipment.
Complete all forms such as maintenance work orders, inspection reports, PM checklists and stores requisitions.
QUALITY:
Maintain an attitude of learning to stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment.
Must successfully complete certification as Mobile Equipment Technician.
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
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwire Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to the EEO is the Law poster. Please refer to the EEO is the Law Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Notification. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Candidate Privacy Policy. If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here. No other requests will be acknowledged.
Carrollton, GA
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.