D I Night Shift

Shaw Industries•Adairsville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Comprehensive understanding of 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.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.
Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.
Use condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.
Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.
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.
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.