Senior Electrician IV: Night Shift, Automation & Mentorship

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. seeks an Electrician Advanced IV for night shift to maintain and optimize electrical automation and control systems across manufacturing lines.

You will mentor junior electricians and lead advanced troubleshooting to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. This role requires adherence to safety standards, strong technical documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) requirements (Demonstration of skills).
• Previous experience in electrical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
• Preferred 4+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or industrial electrical certification.
• Experience with robotics, motion systems, and advanced automation.
• Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics).

Responsibilities

• Maintain & Optimize Electrical Automation and Control Systems: Maintain and enhance performance of process and support equipment including: MCCs, AC/DC, motors, converters, inverters, Line reactors, and power distribution equipment PLCs, robotics, motion control systems, and automation platforms.
• Advanced Diagnosis, Troubleshooting & Repair: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, process, and product-related issues: Identify root causes across multiple areas (electrical, mechanical, controls, process) Communicate findings, solutions, and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Execute & Develop Proactive Maintenance Plans: Perform and help develop maintenance activities such as: Preventive Maintenance (PM): Conduct inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures Condition Maintenance (CM): Repair/replace components identified through PM & PdM, ensuring updated prints and detailed job plans.
• Support Projects & Improvement Initiatives: Execute work orders for: Plant projects and upgrades Process improvement initiatives Installation of motors, drives, PLCs, HMI systems, and facility electrical equipment.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor Electrician Intermediate (II) and Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) employees in technical skills Support Electrician Master (V) team members with major upgrades, installations, and system changes Promote teamwork, continuous learning, and adherence to standards.

Skills

LOTO

Confined Space

PPE & arc flash safety

Fall protection

Hoisting and rigging

PIT operation

Pneumatic and hydraulic control

PLC programming

AC/DC drives

Relay logic

Single-loop controllers

Schematic reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Process calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Infrared cameras

Data loggers

Trend analysis

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. seeks an Electrician Advanced IV for night shift to maintain and optimize electrical automation and control systems across manufacturing lines.

You will mentor junior electricians and lead advanced troubleshooting to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. This role requires adherence to safety standards, strong technical documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.