Maintenance Tech B/C/D | 12 Hr Swing (Days & Nights)

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Reliability Tech on a 12-hour swing shift (days and nights) to maintain asset performance and support continuous production in our Dalton, GA operations.

The role emphasizes safety, high-quality workmanship, and proactive maintenance practices across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform PM/PdM activities, and collaborate with maintenance leadership to drive reliability improvements and minimize downtime

Qualifications

• Safety practices such as LOTO, PPE and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Proficient in selecting and using maintenance tools correctly.
• Basic math and measurement skills for PM/PdM activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe maintenance on assigned equipment with quality workmanship.
• Support production with reliable maintenance to meet goals.
• Follow standards and best practices in all tasks.
• Learn maintenance practices and their impact on processes and performance.
• Provide feedback on assignment needs and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in installation and removal of general mechanical systems.

Skills

Safety practices

Math skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Power transmission

Piping systems

Lubrication

Job description

Job Title Maintenance Tech B/C/D | 12 Hr Swing (Days & Nights) Position Overview Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Tech B/C/D on 12 hour Swing Shift (Days & Nights) ( 8a-8p/8p-8a ) to maintain equipment assets and ensure optimal capacity, efficiency, and performance at the lowest reasonable cost within assigned areas. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Safe work practices
• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”
• Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience
• Learn and grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives
• Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership
• Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.
• Conveyance systems – product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc.
• Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic and pneumatic elements
• Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues
• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership
• Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include: Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) – inspection, measurement, with focus on data collection with PdM tools related to equipment performance
• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM and PdM activities based on detailed job plans
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives
• Assist Reliability Tech As, and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems

Critical Knowledge & Skills

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work
• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning
• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools
• Math skills to include Arithmetic
• Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.
• Conversion of measurement units
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches
• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application
• Proper storage and handling techniques for lubricants
• Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Plumbing/piping conveyance system types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements, including laser alignment
• Basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems

Competencies

• Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development & Education Assistance
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Financial and Retirement Planning
• Medical & Social Security Assistance
• And more.

Demonstration of Skills

Tool (DOS Tool) Knowledge and Practical Factors #ShawIND Work Shift 12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, days & AM/PM start time changes in the rotation

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More