Maintenance Lead

Tarkett; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Tarkett in Dalton, GA invites an automation lead for maintenance and manufacturing support. You will guide controls engineers, implement PLC-based improvements, and work with suppliers and OEMs to optimize equipment performance.

The role develops team capabilities, collaborates across plants, and ensures safe, efficient operation of machines, vision systems, and HMI panels while upholding Tarkett standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation and PLC control systems.
• Ability to train junior electricians and mechanics.
• Strong collaboration with engineers and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and implement control system improvements.
• Provide on-site debugging of machine controllers and robotics.
• Mentor maintenance staff to raise skill levels.
• Coordinate with controls engineer to keep schematics up to date.
• Interface with suppliers and OEMs to ensure project success.
• Communicate project status to the team.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics integration

HMI systems

Servo drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robot controllers

Job description

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following activities. Some duties may be optional on an individual basis. If there is a question about responsibilities or authorities, resolve the issue with the Director of Maintenance.

• a) The lead will report directly to the Controls Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor in the facility for which they are assigned. For emergency manufacturing and maintenance support, the automation technician may receive direction from the director of maintenance or plant manager(s).
• b) The lead will implement equipment and/or process improvements through the effective use of PLC’s, servo or variable speed drives, camera technology, robotic technology and any other resource(s) available to him/her.
• c) Daily communication and interface with suppliers will be required. This position is expected to effectively team with suppliers and original equipment manufacturers and will appropriately represent Tarkett.
• d) Assist the maintenance staff in operational debug of machine controllers, motion systems, robotics, HMI’s, and all other related components in a timely and efficient manner utilizing Tarkett standard techniques and approach.
• e) The lead will train lesser experienced electricians and mechanics, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.
• f) Assist the appropriate engineer in machine validation, both internally and at the customer’s facility while maintaining Tarkett work ethics and standards.
• g) Communicate with the project “team” to ensure a constant level of project awareness.
• h) The lead will work closely with the controls engineer, who is responsible for ensuring all schematics and/or back up programs of PLC’s, HMI, camera systems, etc, are kept current and correct.
• i) Attend certain technical training classes, as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Supervisor, Controls Engineer or Director of Maintenance, and pass this knowledge along to peers and/or electrical maintenance personnel.
• j) The lead is expected to be a self-starter, stay focused and on task with little or no supervision.
• k) The ability to conceptualize, design, build and implement simple to moderate control systems and manufacturing equipment.

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/