Tufting Maintenance Technician B C D I Night Shift

**Job Title** Tufting Maintenance Technician B/C/D I Night Shift **Position Overview** 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.  **Key Responsibilities**  **Equipment Maintenance & Repair**  * 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.  **Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution**  * 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.  **Preventive & Predictive Maintenance**  * **Preventive Maintenance (PM):** Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.  * **Predictive Maintenance (PdM):** Use condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.  * **Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM):** Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.  **Projects & Continuous Improvement**  * 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.  **Team Collaboration & Development**  * 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.  **Qualifications & Skills**  **Required Experience**  * Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.  * Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.  **Safety Expertise**  * 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.  **Technical Skills**  * 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.  **Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation**  * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.  * Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.  **Analytical Ability**  * Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.  * Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.  **Preferred Qualifications**  * **Troubleshooting:** Working knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot.  * **Schematics:** Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.  * **Fabrication Skills:** Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.  * **Advanced Predictive Maintenance:** Experience with vibration analysis or advanced diagnostic tools.  * **Leadership Experience:** Experience mentoring technicians or leading small-scale maintenance efforts.  * 3 years of experience in Maintenance.  **Competencies** * Work Standards.  * Solve Problems.  * Build Customer Satisfaction.  * Collaborate **Work Shift** 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.