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Southwire Technician, Electronic I in Denton, Texas
Technician, Electronic I
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Date: Jun 14, 2024
Location: Denton, TX, US, 76208
Company: Southwire Company LLC
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. Weare 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: Denton
Shift: Nights (7PM - 7AM)
Pay Rate: $32.97 – $35.94
Job Description
As an Electronic Technician, you are responsible for preforming routine maintenance on equipment, installing various types of new equipment as well as machinery control and instrumentation. Qualified candidates will also be able to make repairs to electrical power, motor, and motor control circuits.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine maintenance including but not limited to field fault analysis, calibration of instrumentation using proper test equipment, component replacement, alignment, and calibration to specification.
Interpret blueprints and schematics to isolate faulty equipment or components and determine the root cause of failures.
Troubleshoot and repair various equipment to include pneumatic, electronic, digital equipment and AC/DC motors.
Fault analysis of hard-wired relay logic, motor control circuits, motor power circuits (120V to 480V 3 phase) and common utility/lighting circuits.
Replacement of identified failed parts or components.
Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications.
Install complicated conduit systems and perform 15KV cable splicing.
Utilize all maintenance and supply programs as determined by management.
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.
Installation of new equipment and machinery control circuits, modification of existing instrument/electrical systems as requested to include commissioning new drives and PLC s.
Connect to a PLC/Drive using a laptop, go online with the PLC/Drive program and determine if any faults exist, interpret the PLC ladder logic, and make minor adjustments as needed.
Observe Southwire s safety rules, maintain good housekeeping, and perform all other duties as assigned.
Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, or equivalent, is required. Technical school degree preferred.
One (1) to three (3) years relevant experience with industrial maintenance preferred.
Must pass company maintenance assessment testing.
PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment which includes walking, standing, climbing, crawling, kneeling/stooping, carrying/lifting 45lbs, pushing/pulling 50lbs, heat/cold, heights/elevated platforms, dust/fumes/gases/chemicals, loud noise, using power tools and heavy equipment, and wearing personal protective equipment.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Denton
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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