ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECH II

Mohawk Industries; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a maintenance technician to perform reactive and preventative maintenance on precision manufacturing equipment. You will service, repair, and test equipment across the production line, using electrical/ mechanical skills to troubleshoot and improve reliability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, knowledge of industrial controls, and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in maintenance of a manufacturing environment; experience with automated production equipment is a plus.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of pumps, bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes, bushings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests machinery and equipment related to the manufacturing process.
• Aids in machine troubleshooting and operation support using knowledge of production equipment processes.
• Collaborates on preventative maintenance planning and executes tasks with limited supervision.
• Identifies warning signs of equipment failure to assist with parts ordering.
• Monitors maintenance needs and responds independently as needed.
• Uses mechanical/electrical test equipment and drawings to complete tasks.
• Follows safety rules and implements improvements as needed.
• Plans and documents process improvements.
• Attends required training and follows standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC and automation

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Pumps

Bearings

Gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

VFDs

Job description

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.

What We Need

This position will be responsible for performing reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on precision manufacturing equipment and machinery.

What You'll Do

• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests various machinery, devices and equipment related to the manufacturing process
• Utilizes detailed knowledge of production equipment processes and operations to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support
• Collaborates on preventative maintenance planning and executes on tasks with limited supervision
• Identifies warning signs of impending equipment failure to assist with parts ordering
• Monitors and reacts to maintenance needs, often indpendently
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment, tools, and necessary paper/digital resources to complete assigned tasks
• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures. Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements.
• Plans, implements, and documents process improvement measures.
• 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

What You Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment preferred, experience with automated production equipment a plus
• Experience in installation and maintenance of various implements, such as pumps, bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes, bushings, etc.

What You're Good At

• Knowledge of industrial control systems
• Welding and fabrication skills related to the modification of existing equipment
• Intermediate experience with PLC's, VFD's and computers
• Ability to work with automation, production, and computer systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to read and utilize mechanical and electrical drawings/diagrams
• Effective communication skills to convey necessary information to fellow technicians, line operators, the Automation Team, managers, and plant leadership
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting, including communication with various other Departments via radio, phone, and in-person conversations.

What Else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to noise from machinery, variable temperatures, and additional department-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• Other working conditions may include working 12 hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

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.