About the position
Shaw Industries is looking for Maintenance Tech roles who will play an important role in the manufacture of a variety of flooring solutions for our residential and commercial customers. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, interested in learning various skills, and who enjoy problem solving. Schedules for this role will be 12-hours non-rotating shifts (7PM-7AM) or (7AM to 7PM). Join a growing Maintenance team that will support a brand-new manufacturing expansion in Aiken County! Utilize your skills and knowledge to support operations while taking advantage of training opportunities for growth and development. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
Responsibilities
- Safe work practices.
- Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to high performance levels.
- Adherence to standards and best practice applications acquired through training and work experience.
- Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, and downtime/productivity opportunities.
- Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correct steps to operations and maintenance leadership.
- Grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives.
- Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.
- Strengthen personal skills with continuous improvement and utilizing offered trainings.
- Mentor Maintenance Techs in the development of needed skills.
Requirements
- Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.
- Conveyance systems - product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc.
- Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics and make simple sketches.
- Precision alignment techniques for direct-coupled elements, including laser alignment.
- Basic fabrication skills including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques and tools.
- Intermediate troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems, understanding electrical interactions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401K and Retirement Plans
- Product discounts for employees
- Gym membership discounts
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
- And much more.
