Maintenance Tech C: Hands-On Repair & Reliability

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician (Level C) at Shaw Industries Group Inc. supports safe, reliable operation of production equipment on a non-rotating 8‑hour day shift.

You perform hands‑on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and assist senior technicians to minimize downtime and sustain product quality. This entry‑to‑mid level role emphasizes learning reliability practices, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborating with the maintenance team to execute work orders and

Qualifications

• Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop advanced maintenance and reliability skills.
• Understanding of key safety practices including LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work, PIT, fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors and gearboxes.
• Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance to ensure safe operation.
• Identify and resolve common mechanical issues and document root causes and corrective actions.
• Work with senior technicians and maintenance leads on more complex repairs and improvements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety knowledge

Math skills

Education

Industrial maintenance certifications

Tools

CMMS

Measuring instruments

Job description

The Maintenance Technician (Level C) at Shaw Industries Group Inc. supports safe, reliable operation of production equipment on a non-rotating 8‑hour day shift.

You perform hands‑on maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and assist senior technicians to minimize downtime and sustain product quality. This entry‑to‑mid level role emphasizes learning reliability practices, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborating with the maintenance team to execute work orders and