Electro Mechanical Technician I

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to support maintenance on production equipment at multiple Thomasville sites. The role emphasizes reactive and preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with experience in automation, drawings, and electrical troubleshooting. Flexible shifts and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and interpret schematics.
• Experience with automation, production systems and computer-based maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Learn production processes to assist in machine troubleshooting and operations.
• Service, repair, and test machines and components; assist with upgrades.
• Identify safety improvements and uphold safety rules and procedures.
• Travel to related sites within 30 minutes of Thomasville as needed.
• Work at heights and during varied shifts including nights.

Skills

Automation familiarity

Reading mechanical/electrical drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps and bearings installation

Plumbing and fittings

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.

Primary Objective

Operates in a supporting role of the Electro-Mechanical Technician function by performing various Reactive & Preventative Maintenance tasks on production equipment.

Major Functions And Scope

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures. 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
• Be willing to work at heights and climb as needed

Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

Knowledge, Competencies, Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in maintenance of a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Ability to work with automation, production, and computer systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• 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.)

Other Pertinent Job Information

• Ability to work days or nights, 12 hour shifts and working outside normal scheduled hours for coverage of vacations, assistance with projects, and working over holidays as needed
• Ability to travel to several sites within 30 minutes of Thomasville 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.