Electro Mechanical Technician II

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (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, adjust, and test machinery, while learning production processes and supporting troubleshooting.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety rules, collaboration with the Automation Team, and the ability to work independently or with others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shifts include 12-hour rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 5 years experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of pumps, bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes, bushings.

Responsibilities

• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests machinery and equipment related to the manufacturing process.
• Learn production equipment processes to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support.
• Collaborate on preventative maintenance planning and execute tasks with limited supervision.
• Identify warning signs of impending equipment failure to assist parts ordering.
• Comply with safety rules and implement safety improvements.
• Attend job-related training as deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Welding

Fabrication

PLC

VFDs

Reading drawings/diagrams

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Pumps

Bearings

Pulleys

Belts

Chains

Gearboxes

Bushings

Job description

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

• Ability to learn 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 in order to assist with parts ordering

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures. Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements.

• 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.

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.

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.

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