General Maintenance Multi-Certified

Mohawk Industries; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 flooring leader, is seeking a maintenance technician to keep plant equipment running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on a variety of systems, including electrical, HVAC, and production machinery.

The role requires 2–3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, the ability to lift 50 lb, and flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proficient with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and basic operating problems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on a noisy production floor.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and ensure safe operation.
• Complete root-cause analyses for repeat failures.
• Report issues to Maintenance Lead and Plant Leadership.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff and outside contractors to complete projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

OT flexibility

Root cause analysis

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

PIT certification

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 You'll Do

Responsible for general maintenance including the ability to troubleshoot, repair and PM plant equipment. Responsible for maintenance and repair of failed systems and equipment. This includes: Sprinkler systems, dock doors, dock leveling plates, building electrical, HVAC, building structure as well as all production equipment and lift trucks. Responsible for successful completion of repairs as well as effective root cause analysis to ensure repeat issues are mitigated. Completes scheduled PM of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.

• Follows all SAFETY guidelines and procedures established at facility.
• Wear appropriate PPE and promote a safe working environment.
• Self-motivation
• Good communication skills
• Ability to receive assignments from Maintenance lead and Plant management
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Completes planned work from weekly downtime and all scheduled PM maintenance.
• Assures all work performed meets the quality and safety requirements of Mohawk Industries.
• Reports any issues with equipment to Maintenance Lead and Plant Leadership.
• Completes Root Cause Analysis on all equipment failures to eliminate repeat failures.
• Responsible for all Maintenance and Equipment repairs

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Maintain equipment condition by communicating necessary repairs.

• Ensures maintenance solutions are permanent fixes and meet all requirements for safe operation under company policies.
• Must work with all maintenance personnel and outside contractors to keep equipment operational and to complete projects.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems to your current level of training.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

What You Have

High school diploma or equivalent GED. 2 to 3 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.

• Proficient using all facility equipment and machinery to allow for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems.
• Knowledge of Mohawk's vision, mission organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures and policies.
• Ability to achieve results through team efforts.
• Ability to obtain PIT certification.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Must be able to walk long distances, climb on machinery and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching and stooping may be required. Must also be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities. Work environment is a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $34.96 and $37.16 per year at the commencement of employment. Compensation and range may vary by location. Final base pay is determined based on job-related factors such as work location, skills, experience, education, and training, consistent with applicable state and local laws. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include incentive compensation, commissions (if applicable), discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits.