Pulverizer Technician

Shaw Industries; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pulverizer Technician to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining pulverization equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess basic skills in reading, writing, and math, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. This position offers a stable work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration. Join a company that values its employees and provides comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and retirement plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to operate lift trucks after training.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pulverization equipment efficiently.
• Conduct visual inspections and communicate quality concerns.
• Train new technicians and perform shift cleaning tasks.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Lift truck operation

Quality testing and sampling

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Dust collection systems

Pulverizer systems

Job description

Job Title

Pulverizer Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Pulverizer Technician to operate and maintain pulverization equipment efficiently and safely. Responsibilities include precise blade settings, quality checks, lift truck operations, and equipment operation. The position reports to the Profile Shift Supervisor.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. specializes in flooring and surface solutions for residential, commercial, and outdoor environments. With strengths in design, innovation, and operational excellence, the company emphasizes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-oriented approach. Its extensive portfolio includes brands such as Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo, and others.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with over $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 employees worldwide.

Responsibilities:

1. Learn, understand, and operate pulverizer systems.
2. Conduct visual inspections of pulverizer and dust collection systems in areas such as the pulverizer room, auxiliary equipment, dust collection units, waste trailer, and dust reclaim tanker.
3. Communicate downtime events and quality concerns using technology.
4. Utilize forms, computers, and radios effectively.
5. Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
6. Identify and communicate maintenance needs to supervisors.
7. Perform regular quality testing and sampling, recording results appropriately.
8. Adjust processes to address quality issues, including blade gap settings, blade replacements, and feed rates.
9. Coordinate waste trailer and tanker replacements with Shipping Department and assist with related tasks.
10. Assist with dust reclaim system operations as needed.
11. Perform shift cleaning tasks.
12. Train new technicians.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or Supervisor.

Requirements:

1. Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
2. Adherence to all plant safety requirements, including PPE usage.
3. Familiarity with or willingness to learn current computer systems and software.
4. Ability to operate a lift truck after training.
5. Ability to lift 5-15 lbs regularly throughout the day.
6. Willingness to cross-train for other roles.
7. Ability to make timely decisions.
8. Proven track record of achieving results and working collaboratively.
9. Availability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and retirement plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Centers (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA)
• And more

Work Shift: 8-hour non-rotating shift, starting in the PM, following an observed calendar. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.