Maintenance Technician B | Day Shift

Shaw Industries; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Level B) for a 1st shift role. This mid-level position focuses on maintaining critical machinery, reducing downtime, and ensuring product quality through hands-on repairs, PM/PdM, and equipment optimization.

You will work with a collaborative team to support safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mentoring junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Comprehensive safety knowledge including LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work, PIT, fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance using condition-monitoring techniques.
• Support plant upgrades, reliability improvements, and equipment installations.
• Mentor entry-level technicians and collaborate with senior staff on complex tasks.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and communicate maintenance work clearly.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Tools

CMMS

Infrared thermography

Oil analysis

Ultrasonics

Job description

Maintenance Technician B | Day Shift

About the Role

Shaw is hiring for a Maintenance Technician (Level B)! The Maintenance Technician 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: 1st 7:00am-3:00pm

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 (Level A) 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.
• 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
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to select and properly use the right tools for each task.
• Experience using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and manage parts.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.

Analytical Ability

• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Troubleshooting: Working knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot.
• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Fabrication Skills: Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Advanced Predictive Maintenance: Experience with vibration analysis or advanced diagnostic tools.
• Leadership Experience: Experience mentoring technicians or leading small-scale maintenance efforts.
• 3 years of experience in Maintenance.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

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