Technician, Electronic
Date: Aug 28, 2025
Location: Ft Worth, TX, US, 76177
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. We are 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: Dallas Fort Worth
Shift: 1st
Pay Rate: $36.18 – $39.84
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
As a Electronic Technician, you will support our manufacturing/distribution operations by providing a full range of electronic equipment maintenance with focus on reliability. Ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and other production machinery. The Electronic Technician will also be a key member of process improvement and problem-solving teams.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Strong Electronics Background
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
- Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and equipment.
- Must be familiar with normal shop equipment such as drill press, band saw and portable power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices such as multimeters/oscilloscopes.
- Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAPPM, Excel, etc.)
- Good communication skills with management, employees, and suppliers
- Successful completion of certification testing.
- 2-year Technical Degree desired
- A minimum of 5 years as an industrial electronics technician or comparable skills demonstration preferred.
- Experience with AGVs, LGVs, and ASRS Strongly Preferred.
- PLC Knowledge is Required
General Job Duties:
- Work with Safety Team to identify and mitigate safety concerns.
- Report all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions, immediately to the supervisor.
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies.
- Routine maintenance including, but not limited to field fault analysis, calibration of instrumentation using proper test equipment, component replacement, alignment, and calibration to specification.
- 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 future maintenance requirements.
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas