Team Lead (Maintenance-Electrical and Controls)

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 andjobsite 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. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location : Villa Rica Plant

Shift : 1st Shift (M-F 6 : 50a-3p)

Pay Rate : $43.27

Job Summary / Objective :

Lead improvements in the areas of equipment reliability and productivity with a focus on electronics and controls. Responsibilities will include problem solving, improvement projects, and providing technical assistance / training to plant maintenance personnel. Assignment can be of a broad nature but generally focused on maintenance, repair and modification of machinery control systems for reliability or operational improvements.

Key Repsonsibilities :

• Implement corrective actions and modify machinery control systems (PLCs, Drives, HMIs) to proactively improve equipment safety, reliability, and productivity
• Specify / source materials or services required to complete corrective actions or projects
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment including motor relays, circuit breakers, machine and process controls, circuits, and electrical distribution systems
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies
• Document procedures and practices (work instructions) to standardize maintenance / repair tasks to be executed by others (ex : calibrations, backups, etc.)
• Work outside electronic / electrical area when capable and needed to assist in other areas
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Job Description

Summary

Team Lead will work directly with operations to support production needs around production control and planning of machines in their designated area of responsibility. Responsibilities will cover functions related to coordinating a seamless production flow in relation to raw materials, work in process material, and through to finish goods transfer of material.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Safety :

Support Southwire's Culture of Zero by demonstrating Safe and Quality conscious work habits

Use tools properly and shows a bias for action.

Turn in safety touch point and making connection with operators.

Human Capital :

Coordinate training activities for new hires, they can supplement training and provide 30 / 60 / 90 progress feedback to Supervisor.

Provide hands-on assistance in trouble shooting and eliminating process issues.

Provide hands-on assistance in support of day-to-day operations.

Provide hands-on assistance in area of cost reduction- areas such as : dimensional control, manufacturing methods, etc.

DHP :

Actively participate in the DHP process and be capable of conducting cell level huddles as needed.

Coordinate with support staff to assist in resolving problems as needed.

Verify hour-by-hour production rates.

Any other activities as directed by the Plant Leadership

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Benefits We Offer :

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.