Maintenance Technician

Southwire Company; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Pension plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leader in North America’s wire and cable production, is seeking a Night shift Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations with multi-craft maintenance, focusing on reliability. The role requires a strong mechanical and electrical background (up to 480V), hydraulic and pneumatic experience, and the ability to read drawings and OEM manuals.

Candidates should have about 5 years of industrial maintenance experience; OT is scheduled, with a 2-2-3 swing schedule and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required; 2-yr technical degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical background (up to 480V).
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and OEM manuals.
• 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations with multi-craft maintenance focused on reliability.
• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical methods.
• Install and align mechanical drive systems.
• Replace failed parts and adjust equipment to specifications.
• Maintain maintenance data and historical records.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical aptitude

Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience

Ability to read drawings/schematics

Troubleshooting and repair

Preventive maintenance focus

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Job description

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.

Night shift Maintenance Technician

• Maintenance Tech 1: $30.71 - $35.64/hour
• Maintenance Tech 2: $35.10 – $40.93/hour

Scheduled OT every other week PLUS additional OT available!

Hours: 4:45 pm – 5:00 am

Days of the week: Swing shift (2, 2, 3 model) – 36 hours one week, 48 hours next week – off every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Work 14 days a month!!!

Bonus and a Pension plan!!

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required (2-yr Technical Degree preferred)
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical background (up to 480v)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and OEM manuals
• 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience

Maintenance Technician Job Description

• Support manufacturing operations by providing a full range of multi-craft equipment maintenance with focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and other production machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
• Install and perform alignment on mechanical drive systems.
• Complete all assigned preventive tasks including major service and overhaul.
• Replacement of identified failed parts or components.
• Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications.
• Recommend process or procedure changes based on observed equipment behavior.
• Testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters to ensure proper operation and safety of system.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Maintain current and accurate maintenance data to determine establish historical records and future maintenance requirements.

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
• & 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.