Maintenance TPM Lead – Automation & Uptime

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking an Electro-Mechanical/Automation Technician to plan, schedule, and perform preventive and reactive maintenance on precision manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes uptime, TPM execution, and hands-on mentoring within a maintenance team.

Ideal candidates will have PLC troubleshooting experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead projects while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician or Automation Technician.
• 3 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming.
• 1 year of experience in a maintenance role utilizing fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical uptime of assigned manufacturing line.
• Maximizes equipment availability using planned maintenance activities, improvement projects, and upgrades.
• Provides hands on training and mentoring within the maintenance team.
• Plans, schedules, executes, and documents routine TPM events.
• Collaborates directly with operations and technical team to prioritize and improve TPM processes.
• Maintains required critical spare parts, inventory accuracy, and 5S efforts.
• Provides troubleshooting support and assists in developing standards for maintenance procedures and processes.
• Utilizes a CMMS (SAP, or similar) to track, predict, prevent, and plan maintenance activities, such as TPM, work orders, routine checks, and inspections.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Automation Technician

PLC troubleshooting

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP CMMS

PLC programming

Job description

Mohawk Industries is seeking an Electro-Mechanical/Automation Technician to plan, schedule, and perform preventive and reactive maintenance on precision manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes uptime, TPM execution, and hands-on mentoring within a maintenance team.

Ideal candidates will have PLC troubleshooting experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to lead projects while maintaining safety and quality.