Maintenance Associate (Part-Time)

SEA Wire and Cable; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SEA Wire and Cable is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhaul activities. You will manage training, scheduling, and shop organization to keep production running efficiently and safely.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, active participation in equipment upgrades, and regular reporting on maintenance outcomes. Candidates should be prepared to work in a hands-on environment supporting a dynamic aerospace-related production facility in Alabama.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintenance-related certification/training is preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safety is a primary concern; follow PPE requirements.
• Maintain SOPs for power consumption in Processing department.
• Prepare quarterly reports on equipment upgrades and efficiency improvements.
• Follow scheduled maintenance; inspect one machine per week.
• Inventory replacement parts and maintain 6S compliant parts housing.
• Store and organize tools; check in/out per SOP.
• Maintain maintenance logs with dates and part details.
• Document machine modifications with drawings where practical.
• Keep consumables stocked for daily operations.
• Ensure facility cleanliness for customer visits and morale.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

SEA Wire and Cable is a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We seek qualified individuals who possess the drive and vision required to be part of a success-oriented team.

SEA is a leading logistical supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace market. Founded in 1970 as a manufacturer’s rep, SEA began to expand its focus into the stock and distribution of military wire and cable in the 1980s. Since then, the company has continued to horizontally grow their product offering and improve their systems to provide customers with the high level of service they have come to expect from SEA for over 50 years.

SEA continues to operate as a family environment with a dedication to quality work.

Job Summary

Responsibility for general preventative maintenance, repair and overhaul, work study, equipment training, and scheduling through the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Safety is a primary concern, and every effort should be made to prevent a failure or escape in which someone could be injured. In addition, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be labeled, maintained, and utilized for all related activities.
• Maintain and follow up on a standard operating procedure (SOP) for power consumption in the Processing department. Minimization of power consumed while not negatively influencing productivity and changeover time is important.
• In a formal quarterly report, new/improved equipment upgrades or redesigns that may improve the end quality of product, safety, or improved efficiencies through the manufacturing process as well as reduced scrap will be turned in. Providing qualitative and quantitative improvement to the Maintenance Supervisor on a weekly basis is required.
• Follow the schedule for routine maintenance – one machine per week minimum; this will include detailed cleaning, lubricating, greasing and overall look-over for loose wires, loose bolts, dirty stripe heads –checklist is required.
• Inventory basic replacement products. Could include items like pots/fuses/switches – plus common motors, boards, heater elements, etc. so we can have a general inventory of replacement parts. Ensure that the replacement parts housing area maintains 6S compliance.
• Store and organize all tools in a locked area. All tools necessary to complete all tasks and duties shall be in good working condition. Follow the formal standard operating procedure for the check in and check out of all tools. Stocking levels of consumables deemed necessary for quick response to machine failures should be discussed with Maintenance Supervisor at regular intervals.
• Work within the expected cycle time for repair and maintenance (R&M). This expectation should be based on types of failure, and the time in which the machine will be back to full operational status. Mitigate and minimize cycle time.
• Machine "overhaul/cleaning" will be completed at regular intervals, per the Maintenance Supervisor's SOP.
• Ability to work on all machines, including working knowledge of functions, limits, and uses are required. Able to effectively troubleshoot issues with a range of personnel inside of the organization.
• Maintain organization of manuals/information by machine. Digitize all documents, and store on internal server.
• Create maintenance log for each machine for historical listing of all work, date of work and exactly what was performed. Should use the power log meters along with date for knowledge on how old replacement part has been in service.
• Formally document any modifications done to machines. Written explanations and drawings should be included when practical. Centralize and organize all information with logs, manuals, modification, and other related documents.
• Maintain stock levels of all consumables needed for daily operations. This would include cleaning products, paper products, garbage bags, etc.
• Beautification of the facility is important for customer visits and morale. Ensure that all trash is removed from inside and outside of the building daily. Rapid response to any R&M issues that arise is necessary. This would include respooler failures, lights needing replacement, etc.
• Routine maintenance of all cyclical facility items should be kept up with following the SOP of the Maintenance Supervisor. This would include filters, drains, battery upkeep, etc.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing or have completed a maintenance-related certification, program, or degree.
• Willing to be cross trained and open minded to flexibility of various job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to squat, bend, and lift. Can lift 5-15 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO), in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.