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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists electricians with daily operations and provides support to Electrical Engineering with the design and management of engineered electrical control systems associated with the plant operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists electrician with daily trouble calls which may include PLC and motor/ drive troubleshooting.
• Performs minor PLC/ HMI programming modifications.
• Assists with updating one lines and machine control drawings.
• Assists engineering in design and specification of safeguarding throughout the plant.
• Assures critical spares are on hand.
• Fills in for absence of Day Shift Electrical Supervisor.
• Networks IT at the machine level.
• Builds, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical instruments and testing equipment.
• Plans and schedules project work with operations.
• Assures electrical maintenance procedures are followed/ upheld.
• Assure electrical safety policies are followed.
RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows prescribed safety procedures so as to prevent injury to self and others and to maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire plant.
• Is familiar with maintenance procedures and operating standards.
• Knows the location of all switches, valves, tools, and emergency equipment in assigned area.
• Trains in confined space safety and emergency rescue procedures.
• Attends and satisfactorily completes training courses as prescribed by management and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area.
• Reports all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions to the supervisor immediately.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by manager.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Associates Degree in Electrical Technology/ Electronics is required.
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.