Maintenance Tech B - Night Shift

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Dalton (GA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech B for the night shift. The role focuses on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient while reducing downtime and supporting product quality.

Work on PM, PdM, CBM initiatives, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
  • Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, hot work, PIT.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
  • Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, shafts, belts, motors, and gearboxes.
  • Service conveyance systems, piping, and utilities (steam, air, water).
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production.
  • Prepare and communicate maintenance actions to teams; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Safety compliance
Mentoring

Job description

Job Title Maintenance Tech B - Night Shift Position Overview

Shaw is hiring for a Maintenance Technician B! The Maintenance Technician (Level B) is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this mid-level role, you will focus on maintaining and sustaining critical machinery, minimizing downtime, and supporting consistent product quality. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will apply your technical expertise while continuing to develop advanced maintenance and troubleshooting skills.


Shift

3rd 11pm-7am Sunday-Thursday


Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair


  • Perform hands‑on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.

  • Maintain mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, chains, motors, and gearboxes.

  • Service conveyance systems, piping, and utilities (steam, air, water).

  • Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable operation and reduced downtime.


Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution


  • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production efficiency.

  • Identify root causes of mechanical failures and understand related electrical interactions.

  • Execute repairs efficiently and communicate findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to maintenance and operations teams.


Preventive & Predictive Maintenance


  • Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.

  • Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Use condition‑monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.

  • Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM): Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.


Projects & Continuous Improvement


  • Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives, upgrades, and reliability improvements.

  • Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process enhancements.

  • Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.


Team Collaboration & Development


  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective execution of work.

  • Mentor and support the development of entry‑level technicians (Levels C & D).

  • Partner with senior technicians (LevelA) on more complex tasks, installations, and overhauls.

  • Actively contribute to a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.


Qualifications & Skills Required


  • Experience: Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.

  • Experience: Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.

  • Safety Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Confined space entry PPE usage Hot work procedures Powered industrial trucks (PIT) Fall protection Hoisting and rigging.

  • Safety Expertise: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

  • Technical Skills: Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

  • Technical Skills: Ability to select and properly use the right tools for each task.

  • Technical Skills: Experience using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and manage parts.

  • Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

  • Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.

  • Analytical: Strong problem‑solving skills and mechanical aptitude.

  • Analytical: Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Preferred Qualifications: Troubleshooting – Working knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Schematics – Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Fabrication Skills – Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Predictive Maintenance – Experience with vibration analysis or advanced diagnostic tools.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Leadership Experience – Experience mentoring technicians or leading small‑scale maintenance efforts.

  • Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of experience in Maintenance.


Competencies


  • Work Standards

  • Solve Problems

  • Build Customer Satisfaction

  • Collaborate


Work Shift

8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to out‑punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM


Equal Opportunity

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.


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.


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.


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.


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?"


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.


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!


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