Maintenance Technician

Southworth; Manila (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off policy

401k match

Health and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career development plans

Engaged workforce

Job summary

Southworth International Group, Inc. in Manila, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running and to repair manufacturing equipment. You will work on welding, forklift maintenance, and preventative tasks, collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and improve procedures.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, strong communication, and a team mindset. We offer time off, 401k match, health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and growth

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance and control wiring in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to work well in a team and learn across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems using schematics and test equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to address equipment failures.
• Maintain weld area cleanliness and assist with calibration and repair tasks.
• Utilize data acquisition systems and PLCs for troubleshooting and calibration.
• Ensure safety compliance during maintenance activities.
• Assist in establishing new procedures and work instructions for equipment maintenance.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

PLC

Communication skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

PC systems

Test equipment

Schematics

Job description

Southworth International Group, Inc. (SIGI), located in Manila, AR, has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician.

SIGI is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

We realize that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. To ensure continued success we take extra care to make sure that careers at Southworth are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding for all. We offer a generous time off policy, 401k match, affordable health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, development plans for career growth, and a fun engaged workforce!

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment and provides general building maintenance. The Maintenance Technician ensures the smooth operation of production lines including welding repairs and cleaning, forklift maintenance, and preventative maintenance. The Technician may collaborate with engineers to resolve equipment issues and enforce safety measures. In addition, they may assist with establishing new procedures and work instructions for equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Use schematics and test equipment to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and pneumatic integrated systems
• Perform preventative maintenance to address equipment failures
• Maintain cleanliness of welders and surrounding work area, ensuring free of debris
• Utilize data acquisition systems, measurement and test instrumentation including PC systems, PLC, etc. in troubleshooting, repair and calibration
• Ensure safety maintenance with hot wires, ground cables, and feeders
• Check the air quality of ventilation systems and adjust ensure compliance with mandate safety codes

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, control wiring, PLC, mechanical maintenance aptitude preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proven communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience functioning as a team member, learning throughout the organization and supporting needs of all buildings
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, grasp with fingers; stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

SIGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI