Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical) - All Shifts

Shaw • Dalton, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Plant 4 in Dalton, GA, we're looking for skilled maintenance professionals to help keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. We welcome candidates with maintenance, mechanical, electrical, automation, or multi-craft backgrounds who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. Whether your experience is primarily mechanical, electrical, or a blend of both, we offer opportunities to apply your skills while continuing to grow your career in industrial maintenance.

Requirements

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, shafts, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Basic computer skills and experience documenting work activities.
• Commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working with motors, motor controls, drives, power distribution equipment, and electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E principles and arc flash awareness.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE Requirements, Arc Flash Awareness, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Procedures, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Hoisting and Rigging Practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Experience using a CMMS.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, robotics, or industrial controls.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting PLC systems.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, motion control systems, and HMI platforms.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, journeyman training, or industrial electrical certifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation projects and equipment upgrades.
• Predictive maintenance experience utilizing infrared, ultrasound, or diagnostic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment.
• Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supporting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Installing, upgrading, and modifying manufacturing equipment.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Utilizing CMMS systems to document work and manage maintenance activities.
• Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Following all plant safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing equipment
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed