Sr Technician Team Lead

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced industrial maintenance professional in Dalton, GA. The role focuses on optimizing production line performance, preventive maintenance, and hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.

You will lead technicians, coordinate with vendors, and drive process improvements across multiple lines. Applicants should have an associate degree in applied technology or equivalent, 7+ years in automated environments, and strong PLC/electrical

Qualifications

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting.
• Associate’s degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial automated setting.
• Experience using instruments including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, PLC interface, hydraulic torque wrench and various hand tools.
• Advanced PLC control logic programming and troubleshooting.
• Advanced understanding of high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling equipment.
• Ability to replace/reprogram all drive types within the department.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage various optimization projects from conception to completion.
• Advanced machining, welding skills and fabrication skills.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance programs for multiple production lines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Must be able to provide technical assistance outside of normal work hours.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machine operation across multiple production lines, including planning and follow-up documentation.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures; monitor and react to routine maintenance needs.
• Plan and execute routine preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs.
• Lead and coach technicians; coordinate with outside vendors for parts and service.
• Develop and implement process improvements; analyze downtime to enhance efficiency.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, including after-hours support.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and keep work area clean.
• Translate mechanical/electrical drawings into actionable tasks and improvements.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Drive systems

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in applied technology

Tools

PLC control systems

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulic torque wrench

Machining and fabrication tools

Job description

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Date: Aug 18, 2026

Location: Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

• Optimizes machine operation, which includes research, planning, design and follow-up documentation of projects across multiple production lines.
• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures
• Plans, assists, documents and implements process improvement techniques and devices
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance requirements
• Plans and executes routine Preventive/Predictable Maintenance for production lines
• Utilizes a variety of mechanical and electrical test equipment
• Utilizes machining, electrical and mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks
• Analyzes machine downtime and reacts accordingly to improve machine efficiency
• Provides accurate and immediate hands‑on troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment including after-hours support
• Will be responsible for the leadership to a determined number of associates.
• Attend or teach any job‑related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Ensures equipment optimizations within the production process
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Has advanced technical knowledge of controls, electrical and mechanical equipment across multiple production lines
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of automation and PLCs
• Can plan and execute major work center rebuilds
• Coordinates and managers outside vendors to secure new/replacement parts and service for work centers/production lines
• Able to direct maintenance personnel and projects in the absence management
• Provides performance evaluations and coaching for technicians in support of management
• Creates and executes team trainings across all competencies when needed
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting
• Associate’s degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of practical hands‑on experience in an industrial automated setting
• Experience utilizing a variety of instruments including but not limited to: multi-meters, oscilloscopes, PLC interface, hydraulic torque wrench and various hand tools
• Advanced proficiency with PLC control logic programming and troubleshooting
• Advanced understanding of high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling equipment
• Ability to replace/reprogram all drive types withing the department
• Advanced mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manage various optimization projects from conception to completion
• Advanced machining, welding skills, and fabrication skills
• Understands and executes preventative maintenance program for multiple production lines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Must be able to provide technical assistance outside of normal work hours

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:

(Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes and variable temperatures.
• Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays
• Required safety equipment: steel toed shoes, ear plugs, gloves, and safety glasses
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.