Southwire Hiring for Electrical Test Operator at Huntersville, NC Full Time

Summary

The Electrical Test Operator will work to support production needs around testing and ing of test results for AC and DC testing. The Electrical Test Operator will need to flex hours to the load on late notice to ensure month end and on-time shipments.

Description of 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

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

· Test both MV and HV cables for Electrical Test requirements for both AC and DC testing.

· Enter data into appropriate databases.

· Interacts with Customers during Factory Acceptance and Witness Testing

· Understand how to test cable according to the appropriate Testing Standard (IEC/AEIC/ICEA etc)

· Assist with troubleshooting.

· Other activities as directed by leadership.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

· 2-year technical degree or equivalent or 2 years of HV cable test or installation experience. Preferred. Similar experience may be but not limited to power cable lineman, Jointers or installers, Electricians, etc.

· Strong understanding of Electrical terminology and concepts. Preferred.

· Strong math skills.

· Strong computer skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Easily work in all units of measure. SI and Metric.

· Must possess strong multitasking capabilities and organizational skills.

· Effectively work in a Team Environment.

· Exhibits good decision-making and analytical problem-solving abilities.

· Illustrates a minimum level of communication skills (verbal and written) and knows when it is time to escalate.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntersville, NC 28078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience testing both MV and HV cables?
• Do you hold a 2 year technical degree or 2 years of HV cable test or installation experience?

Work Location: In person