Maintenance Tech C

Shaw Industries•Chickamauga, GA

About The Position

Shaw is hiring an entry-to-mid-level industrial maintenance professional to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. The Maintenance Technician C performs hands-on maintenance and basic troubleshooting while assisting senior technicians and maintenance leaders with more complex work. The role helps minimize downtime, maintain product quality, and develop foundational reliability and maintenance skills in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
Understanding of 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.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments, including the ability to select and safely use tools for maintenance tasks.
Comfort using a CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and request parts.
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and create 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.
Willingness to learn and develop advanced maintenance and reliability skills, and openness 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.
1–2 years of maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Maintain mechanical systems, including bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
Support conveyance systems, pumps, valves, and steam, air, and water utility systems.
Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance to support safe, continuous operation.
Identify and resolve common mechanical issues affecting safety, quality, or production.
Diagnose problems, make repairs or replace parts, and restore equipment functionality.
Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements.
Use basic predictive-maintenance tools, such as infrared thermometers, ultrasound devices, and oil sampling, to monitor equipment condition.
Execute condition-based 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 while following safety and quality standards.
Work with senior technicians and maintenance leads, support larger repairs, overhauls, and installations, and develop advanced skills.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment through communication and knowledge sharing.