Maintenance Tech C | 3rd Shift

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician (Level C) is an entry-to-mid level industrial maintenance professional responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. In this role, you will perform hands-on maintenance and basic troubleshooting while assisting senior technicians and maintenance leaders on more complex work. You will play an important role in minimizing downtime, maintaining product quality, and building foundational skills in reliability and maintenance practices within a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
Understanding of key safety practices, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined space entry, PPE requirements, Hot work procedures, Powered industrial trucks (PIT), Fall protection and rigging basics.
Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following procedures.
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments.
Ability to select and safely use tools for maintenance tasks.
Comfortable using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and request parts.
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
Capable of creating basic sketches or notes to support maintenance activities.
Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting common equipment issues.
Fundamental math skills, including measurements, unit conversions, and simple formulas.
Strong willingness to learn and develop advanced maintenance and reliability skills.
Open to feedback, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Basic welding, machining, or fabrication experience.
Familiarity with diagnostic tools or condition-monitoring techniques.
Industrial maintenance certifications or relevant technical education.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
Support conveyance systems, pumps, valves, and utility systems (steam, air, water).
Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation.
Identify and resolve common mechanical issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
Diagnose problems, perform repairs or part replacements, and restore equipment functionality.
Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
Perform scheduled inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements.
Use basic tools (infrared thermometers, ultrasound devices, oil sampling) to monitor equipment condition.
Execute repairs based on inspection findings and established maintenance plans.
Complete assigned work orders supporting plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
Follow all safety and quality standards during project work.
Work closely with senior technicians (Levels B & A) and maintenance leads.
Support larger repairs, overhauls, and installations while learning advanced skills.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment through communication and knowledge sharing.