Junior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Shaw Industries Ltd; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician C to support safe, reliable production equipment. This entry-to-mid level role involves hands-on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and collaboration with senior technicians to minimize downtime and uphold product quality.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, learn reliability practices, and participate in safety and plant improvement initiatives within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments.
• Comfortable using CMMS to document work and request parts.
• Knowledge of key safety practices (LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work, PIT).
• Willingness to learn and grow in reliability and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
• Support conveyance systems, pumps, valves, and utility systems (steam, air, water).
• Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance to ensure safe operation.
• Identify and resolve common mechanical issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
• Diagnose problems, perform repairs or part replacements, and restore equipment functionality.
• Document issues, root causes, and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
• Complete assigned work orders supporting plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Follow all safety and quality standards during project work.
• Work closely with senior technicians and maintenance leads.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Documentation in CMMS

Reading schematics

Education

Industrial maintenance certifications

Technical education in maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Infrared thermometer

Multimeter

Job description

Shaw Industries Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician C to support safe, reliable production equipment. This entry-to-mid level role involves hands-on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and collaboration with senior technicians to minimize downtime and uphold product quality.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, learn reliability practices, and participate in safety and plant improvement initiatives within a team-focused environment.