Electro Mechanical Tech II

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support high-precision manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and perform preventive maintenance.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within a global flooring leader. You will work with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and VFDs, reading schematics, and collaborating across teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics preferred
• 3 - 5 years extensive experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and associated controls
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems using schematics and computer resources

Responsibilities

• Is committed to and complies with all safety rules, procedures and programs
• Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements
• Ability to learn production equipment processes and operations to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support
• Performs maintenance functions and optimization projects on high precision manufacturing and handling equipment including process chillers and dust handling systems
• Identifies warning signs of impending equipment failure
• Uses experience to identify and implement improvements
• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests machines, devices and equipment. Assists other departments with preventative maintenance tasks
• Performs basic troubleshooting for electrical problems with single phase and 3 phase motors, wiring and controls
• Collaborates with team in the repair or removal of machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Uses experience and creativity to fix or repair machinery breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management
• Must be willing to work at heights and climb as needed

Skills

PLC experience

VFDs

Automation systems

Electrical drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical drawings

Math skills

Schematic reading

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Computerized maintenance

Job description

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Location: Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

• Is committed to and complies with all safety rules, procedures and programs
• Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements
• Ability to learn production equipment processes and operations to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support
• Performs maintenance functions and optimization projects on high precision manufacturing and handling equipment including process chillers and dust handling systems
• Identifies warning signs of impending equipment failure
• Uses experience to identify and implement improvements
• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests machines, devices and equipment. Assists other departments with preventative maintenance tasks
• Performs basic troubleshooting for electrical problems with single phase and 3 phase motors, wiring and controls
• Collaborates with team in the repair or removal of machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Uses experience and creativity to fix or repair machinery breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Type of Experience and Knowledge:
Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

• Associates Degree in Electronics preferred
• 3 - 5 years extensive experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and associated controls
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems using schematics and computer resources

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

• Basic experience with PLC’s, VFD’s and computers
• Ability to work with automation, production, and computer systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Welding and Fabrication skills related to the modification of existing equipment, machinist experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings/diagrams
• Above average math skills
• Good communication across all levels of the organization
• Good organizational, communication and personal skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Experience with plumbing, pumps, bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes, bushings, and the installation and maintenance of those devices
• Understand basic high/low level voltage
• Preventive maintenance on highly automated machinery (packaging machinery, handling equipment, etc.)

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• Must be willing to work at heights and climb as needed

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.