Maintenance Tech Lead

Shaw Industries•Chickamauga, GA

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech Lead oversees installation and repair of plant electrical equipment and is knowledgeable in programming and troubleshooting electrical equipment, including PLCs, inverters, and single-loop controllers. The role provides technical guidance and training to Technician-Electricians and Mechanics, manages breakdown work and electrical projects, and supports safe, timely maintenance and production operations. The lead receives project assignments and responds to trouble calls from production and other departments. The position also performs preventive maintenance, assists manufacturing during downtime or cleanup when needed, completes work orders and documentation, reports quality, safety, and potential production concerns, and uses Ariba and EZ Entry/TPM systems for procurement and work instructions. The role works a 12-hour rotating shift; the posting notes that hours fall according to the in-punch day and Act Calendar, with the shift starting in the PM and days changing only.

Requirements

Must have verifiable experience.
Ability to interpret schematics, prints, and oral instructions.
Ability to set up and program complex PLCs, inverters, and other electrical applications.
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical situations to identify process failures, needs, and improvement opportunities.
Ability to use test equipment, including DMMs, amp meters, and Megger meters.
Ability to design, install, repair, replace, and maintain motors, drives, controls, starters, lights, power, communication, PLC, and related systems.
Ability to draw schematics and compile documentation for complex projects.
Knowledge of computers, PLCs, HMIs, inverters, and other electronics.
Ability to write and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.
Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with procedures.
Ability to diagnose and remedy maintenance problems.

Nice To Haves

Previous verifiable industrial electrical experience.
Previous residential electrical experience.

Responsibilities

Receive project assignments from the supervisor and respond to trouble calls from production and other departments.
Provide technical guidance and training to plant technician-electricians.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Oversee electrical projects throughout the plant.
Assist manufacturing with downtime and cleanup when necessary.
Complete assignments in a timely manner.
Report quality, safety, and potential production problems encountered while working.
Perform job duties safely and avoid injury to self or others.
Perform related duties and other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or department manager.
Learn and use the Ariba procurement system to order parts and supplies.
Learn and use the EZ Entry/TPM system to set up and receive work instructions.
Manage breakdown work based on available manpower, production priorities, parts, and materials.
Use resources to maximize department efficiency and minimize production downtime.
Monitor breakdown and call progress to identify issues and keep repairs and troubleshooting on schedule.
Ensure daily work orders are completed accurately, including parts used, labor hours, and descriptions.
Assign and complete non-breakdown or preventive-maintenance work orders for lines scheduled down when breakdown calls are light.
Communicate breakdown status, estimated completion times, and repair issues to production and maintenance supervisors.
Communicate expectations and necessary work information clearly to the team, seek input, and respond to team concerns when setting priorities.
Promote a positive work environment based on trust and open communication.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adequate troubleshooting and root-cause analysis are performed.
Make logical decisions based on root-cause analysis, available resources, and production needs, and collaborate on alternative solutions.
Set high goals, promote accountability, take action to meet goals, support team members, and develop the team through mentoring and training.