Lead Electro Mechanical Technician

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Mount Gilead (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electro Mechanical Technician to guide a skilled team in maintaining and optimizing production equipment. This role emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and repairs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with hydraulics and pneumatics, and will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency. Join a company renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in performing maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and optimize machine performance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC Programming

Welding and Fabrication

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Tools

VFDs

Computer Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 84407

Location: Mount Gilead, NC, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Training for this position may be Monday-Friday, 1st shift. Permanent assignment will be a 12-hour day shift position working 7am – 7pm on a 2/3/2 schedule.

The Lead EMT position provides leadership to safely direct and coordinate our team of Electro Mechanical Technicians in performing various reactive and preventative maintenance on production equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of production equipment processes and operations to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support.
• Leads team of individuals to support maintenance of facility.
• 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years extensive experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and associated controls.
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems using schematics and computer resources.

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic experience with PLC’s, VFD’s and computers.
• Ability to work with automation, production, and computer systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Welding and Fabrication skills related to the modification of existing equipment, machinist experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings/diagrams.
• 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.).

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.