Electrician Master V | Day Shift

Shaw Industries

Chatsworth (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and retirement plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Chatsworth, Georgia is looking for an Electrician Master V to manage and mentor a team while ensuring the efficiency of electrical systems. Responsibilities include training, troubleshooting, and maintaining various electrical components while adhering to safety practices and standards.

Ideal candidates should possess advanced knowledge of electrical systems, mentoring experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Must have expertise in electrical systems and components.
Ability to troubleshoot advanced electrical systems.
Experience mentoring and training junior electricians.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor Reliability Electricians I–III.
Maintain and repair electrical systems.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and lead repairs.

Skills

Safety practices - LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Advanced understanding of e-stop systems

Ability to create advanced PLC systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred

Tools

Measurement tools, process calibrators, oscilloscope

Computer applications for work order documentation

Job description

Job Title

Electrician Master V | Day Shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking an Electrician Master V for 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.). The role involves training and mentoring Reliability Electricians I–III, ensuring they develop the skills needed to perform their duties effectively. Additional responsibilities include the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. The successful candidate will use testing devices to troubleshoot electrical issues, inspect various electrical components, maintain equipment, and participate in root‑cause analysis of machinery faults to make repairs and eliminate future recurrence.

Position Purpose

Maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

Position Expectations

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with a focus on safe work practices.
High quality, precision work with a customer‑service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service.”
Adherence to standards and best practices acquired through training and work experience.
Sharing maintenance knowledge and skills through mentoring Reliability Electricians II–IV, while continuing to grow in knowledge of maintenance practices, equipment performance, and their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives.
Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.

Position Duties & Tasks

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest reasonable performance levels, including electrical systems such as:

Electrical system components – MCCs, inverters, motors, etc.
Control systems – PLCs, robotics, and other associated automation equipment.

Perform advanced troubleshooting and lead repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime, or productivity issues.

Differentiate between cause types when troubleshooting among product, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors.
Communicate findings and lead design and implementation of correction steps.
Verify, provide feedback, and update electrical schematics in a timely manner.

Execute and assist in development of proactive maintenance plans, including:

Preventive Maintenance – inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, applying specifications, drawings, and written instructions on pre‑defined schedules.
Condition Maintenance – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM and PdM activities, based on detailed job plans and updates to schematics.

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement efforts identified as critical to business objectives, including design, setup, and programming of complex PLCs and other operational equipment.

Mentor Reliability Electricians II–IV in developing needed skills, assisting with oversight and management of projects and other work assignments linked to manufacturing systems.

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety practices – LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work, PIT, fall protection, hoisting & rigging.
Calculator and computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning.
Measurement units and techniques – appropriate tools, including process calibrators, oscilloscope, IR camera, data loggers, and data archival and analysis.
Math skills – arithmetic, application of formulas such as current and voltage, conversion of measurement units.
Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/prints; update prints and schematics as needed.
Identify and properly use tools, focusing on selection of the right tool for the assignment.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Advanced understanding of e‑stop systems and troubleshooting of electrical components such as PLCs, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single‑loop controllers, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Ability to create advanced PLC systems and programs for process and operational control.

Competencies