Tufting Maintenance Technician B/C/D I Night Shift

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Tufting Maintenance Technician B/C/D for the night shift at Plant T1 in Adairsville, GA. The role focuses on maintaining and sustaining critical tufting machinery to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.

You will work in a collaborative team, applying technical expertise while advancing maintenance and troubleshooting skills, mentoring entry-level technicians, and supporting plant initiatives for reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, confined space).

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, motors, gearboxes.
• Service conveyance systems, piping, utilities (steam, air, water).
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and document results.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

CMMS experience

Blueprint reading

Job description

Job Title Tufting Maintenance Technician B/C/D I Night Shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring a Tufting Maintenance Technician B/C/D for 3rd Shift at Plant T1 in Adairsville, GA. Shift: Sunday night through Thursday night, 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician (Level 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.

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

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Comprehensive 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.
• 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

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

Competencies

• Work Standards.
• Solve Problems.
• Build Customer Satisfaction.
• Collaborate.

Work Shift

Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

EEO / DEI Statement

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

About Shaw Industries

A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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