Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Electrician Senior Intermediate

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDalton, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Completion of Electrician Intermediate (II) requirements (DOS) is required.
Previous electrical experience is required.
Demonstrated technical proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting is required.
Experience with PLC hardware and industrial control systems is required.
Required knowledge includes LOTO, confined space, personal protective equipment, hot work, arc-flash safety and prevention, powered industrial truck operation, fall protection, and hoisting and rigging.
Required familiarity includes digital multimeters, megohmmeters, tachometers, loop calibrators and simulators, network cable testing tools, and computerized maintenance management systems for work orders and parts.
Ability to select appropriate tools, read, interpret, and mark up electrical and mechanical schematics, and understand National Electrical Code requirements is required.
Basic knowledge of emergency-stop systems and safety components is required.
Troubleshooting knowledge of programmable logic controllers, AC/DC drives, relay logic, single-loop controllers, pneumatics, and hydraulics is required.
Ability to size wire and components for single- and three-phase circuits and strong understanding of programmable logic controller operation and control-system fundamentals are required.
Required math skills include arithmetic, electrical formulas for current, voltage, and power, unit conversions, and Ohm’s and Lenz’s laws.

Responsibilities

Maintain process and support equipment, including motor control centers, motors, inverters, converters, reactors, power-distribution components, programmable logic controllers, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems.
Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues affecting safety, quality, or productivity; distinguish mechanical, electrical, process, and product-related issues; provide detailed findings and root-cause information to operations and maintenance leadership; and recommend and verify updates to electrical schematics and documentation.
Lead and perform preventive and condition maintenance, including inspections, measurements, adjustments, and component repair or replacement based on preventive or predictive maintenance results; develop detailed job plans and request schematic updates as needed.
Execute assigned work orders supporting reliability improvements, production and quality enhancements, and equipment installation and upgrades.
Install or replace motors, drives, line reactors, filters, induction chokes, starters, control systems, programmable logic controller hardware, and facility electrical systems.
Coach and support Electrician Intermediate (II) employees as they develop required skills.
Assist Electrician Advanced (IV) and Electrician Master (V) team members with advanced installations and upgrades.
Continue developing personal expertise in preparation for higher-level roles.
Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association 70E, and facility safety requirements.
Deliver precise workmanship and adhere to established standards and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

Three to four years of electrical experience in manufacturing is preferred.
Industrial electrical certification or technical school coursework is preferred.
Advanced training in programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, robotics, or automation is preferred.

Job Title

Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) - 2nd Shift

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw is hiring an Electrician Senior Intermediate (III)! This position maintains, troubleshoots, and improves electrical systems and production equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across assigned manufacturing areas. This role provides advanced electrical support, develops detailed job plans, and mentors lower‑level electricians to improve overall plant performance and technical capability.

This position can be filled as a Level II, III, or IV based on experience.

2nd shift.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on:

Safe work practices following all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements.
High-quality, precise workmanship delivered with a customer-service mindset supporting “Great Products & Service.”
Adherence to established standards and best practices gained through training and experience.
Continued growth in advanced maintenance and equipment knowledge, understanding the impact on production and business outcomes.
Clear communication and constructive feedback regarding work needs, troubleshooting findings, and improvement opportunities.

Position Duties & Tasks

1. Maintain Electrical & Control Systems

Provide advanced maintenance on process and support equipment including:

MCCs, motors, inverters, Converters, Reactors, and power distribution components
PLCs, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems

2. Troubleshoot & Execute Repairs

Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity:

Distinguish between mechanical, electrical, process, and product-related issues
Provide detailed findings and root-cause information to operations and maintenance leadership
Recommend and verify necessary updates to electrical schematics and documentation

3. Perform Proactive Maintenance

Lead and execute PM and CM activities:

Preventive Maintenance:
Perform inspections, measurements, and adjustments according to specifications and schedules.
Condition Maintenance:
Repair/replace components based on PM or PdM results.
Develop detailed job plans and request updates to schematics as required.

4. Support Projects & Process Improvements

Execute assigned work orders to support:

Reliability improvements
Production and quality enhancements
Equipment installation and upgrades

Tasks include installation or replacement of:

Motors
Drives
Line Reactors
Filters
Induction Chokes
Starters
Control systems
PLC hardware
Facility electrical systems

5. Mentor & Support Electrical Team

Coach and support Electrician Intermediate (II) employees as they develop required skills
Assist Electrician Advanced (IV) and Electrician Master (V) team members with advanced installations and upgrades
Continue developing personal expertise in preparation for higher-level roles

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work
Arc Flash Safety & Prevention
PIT operation
Fall protection
Hoisting & rigging

Tools & Applications

DMMs, megohmmeters, tachometers
Loop Calibrators/ Simulators
Network cable testing tools
CMMS systems for work orders and parts
Ability to select appropriate tools for the job

Technical Knowledge

Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical and mechanical schematics
Understanding of NEC requirements
Basic knowledge of e-stop systems and safety components
Troubleshooting of components such as:
- PLCs
- AC/DC drives
- Relay logic
- Single-loop controllers
- Pneumatics & hydraulics

Circuit & Component Knowledge

Ability to size wire and components for single- and three-phase circuits
Strong understanding of PLC operation and control system fundamentals

Math Skills

Arithmetic
Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power, etc.)
Unit conversions
Ohm’s/ Lenz’s Law

Competencies

Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate
Lead

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED
Completion of Electrician Intermediate (II) requirements (DOS)
Previous electrical experience
Demonstrated technical proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting
Experience with PLC hardware and industrial control systems

Preferred

3-4 years of electrical experience in manufacturing
Industrial electrical certification or technical school coursework
Advanced training in PLCs, VFDs, robotics, or automation

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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.

About the Company

Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Shaw Industries Group designs and makes flooring for homes and commercial buildings, selling through a portfolio of specialist brands worldwide. Its products include carpet and hard surfaces, while other businesses supply synthetic turf for sports fields and outdoor spaces. The group combines manufacturing with an integrated supply chain, moving finished products from its factories to the businesses that sell or install them. It earns revenue from sales of these surfaces and related products, with its residential and commercial operations serving different customer needs. Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries Group is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dalton, GA
Founded: 1967

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