Electrician Advanced 4
No salary listed
Mid
Calhoun, GA, USA
In PersonNight shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, rotating 12-hour schedule.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Completion of Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) requirements, demonstrated through skills, is required.
- Previous experience in electrical manufacturing is required.
- Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems is required.
- Experience with programmable logic controller programming and automation systems is required.
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout, confined-space work, personal protective equipment and arc-flash safety, hot work, powered industrial truck operation, fall protection, and hoisting and rigging is required.
- Experience using process calibrators, oscilloscopes, infrared cameras, data loggers, trending tools, and analysis software is required.
- Ability to read and update detailed electrical schematics and working knowledge of the National Electrical Code are required.
- Intermediate knowledge of emergency-stop and machine-safety systems is required.
- Troubleshooting experience with programmable logic controllers, AC/DC drives, relay logic, single-loop controllers, and pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is required.
- Ability to create basic to intermediate programmable logic controller programs is required.
- Ability to identify root-cause electrical issues in complex systems is required.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, electrical formulas for current, voltage, and power, unit conversions, and Ohm’s and Lenz’s laws is required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance the performance of manufacturing process and support equipment, including motor control centers, AC/DC equipment, motors, converters, inverters, line reactors, power distribution equipment, programmable logic controllers, robotics, motion control systems, and automation platforms.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, process, and product-related issues; identify root causes across these areas; communicate findings, solutions, and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership; and update electrical schematics and documentation promptly and accurately.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures.
- Perform and help develop condition-maintenance activities, including repairing or replacing components identified through preventive and predictive maintenance and ensuring updated prints and detailed job plans.
- Execute work orders for plant projects and upgrades, process-improvement initiatives, and installation of motors, drives, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interface systems, and facility electrical equipment.
- Mentor Electrician Intermediate (II) and Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) employees in technical skills.
- Support Electrician Master (V) team members with major upgrades, installations, and system changes.
- Promote teamwork, continuous learning, and adherence to standards.
- Follow safe work practices in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and facility standards.
- Deliver precise electrical work, adhere to best practices and technical documentation, and share knowledge with colleagues while continuing to develop technical capability.
- Provide feedback to peers and leadership about job needs, equipment issues, and improvement opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
- Four or more years of experience in electrical manufacturing is preferred.
- Technical school, apprenticeship, or industrial electrical certification is preferred.
- Experience with robotics, motion systems, and advanced automation is preferred.
- Strong predictive-maintenance experience, including infrared, ultrasound, and data analytics, is preferred.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dalton, GA
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Education has support: Shaw lists education assistance and GED support for U.S. associates.
- Family care extends beyond insurance: Shaw's health centers serve U.S. associates and household members regardless of coverage.
- Training includes housing: Shaw's operations management trainees receive accommodation during their initial eight-week training.
What critics are saying
- Production changes sleep schedules: Shaw's Andalusia entry-level manufacturing job requires rotating 12-hour shifts with changing day and night starts.
- Installation means extended travel: Shaw Sports Turf's installer job specifies approximately 300 days of out-of-state travel.
- Permanent placement has another step: Shaw's trainee program offers interviews for engineering roles after roughly six months.
What makes Shaw Industries Group unique
- Ownership is concentrated: Shaw is a wholly owned Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.
- Certification spans production: Shaw's April 2026 report puts Cradle to Cradle Certified products at almost 90%.
- Recycling has scale: Shaw's April 2026 report records nearly one billion pounds of flooring reclaimed since 2006.
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