Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Industrial Electrician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAiken, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous electrical maintenance, industrial electrician, or related technical experience.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Knowledge and safe practice in lockout/tagout, arc-flash awareness, personal protective equipment, confined space, hot work, fall protection, and safe use of lifting and material-handling equipment.
Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills, including reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation; knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls; understanding of programmable logic controllers, drives, motors, sensors, automation components, and basic hydraulics and pneumatics.
Experience using digital multimeters, megohmmeters, calibrators and testing equipment, network cable testing tools, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Ability to perform electrical calculations and unit conversions and understand voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and install motors and motor controls, electrical distribution systems, motor control centers, drives, inverters, converters, reactors, programmable logic controllers, industrial control systems, robotics, automation equipment, and facility electrical systems.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and process-related equipment issues affecting safety, quality, or production; identify root causes, interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, test and verify repairs, document findings, and recommend improvements.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and tasks, repair or replace components based on equipment condition, assist with maintenance planning and documentation updates, and use computerized maintenance management systems to manage work orders and maintenance records.
Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and reliability initiatives, including motor and drive replacement, control system upgrades, programmable logic controller hardware installation, equipment modifications, process improvement projects, and production and quality enhancement initiatives.
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams; share knowledge and assist in developing less experienced team members; participate in training and skill development opportunities; and support safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
Technical school, apprenticeship, military, or vocational training in electrical systems.
Experience with programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, robotics, automation, or industrial control systems.
Electrical certifications or related technical credentials.

Job Title

Industrial Electrician

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw is hiring for Industrial Electricians in Aiken, South Carolina! This Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical and control systems that support manufacturing operations. This role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance while supporting production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

We have both Day and Night shift available.

Position Expectations

The Electrician is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on:

Safe work practices following OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements
High-quality workmanship delivered with a customer-service mindset
Compliance with established maintenance standards and best practices
Continuous development of technical skills and equipment knowledge
Effective communication regarding troubleshooting findings, repair needs, and improvement opportunities
Supporting teamwork and collaboration across maintenance and operations

Key Responsibilities

Maintain Electrical & Automation Systems

Perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities on a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems, including:

Motors and motor controls
Electrical distribution systems
MCCs, drives, inverters, converters, and reactors
PLCs and industrial control systems
Robotics and automation equipment
Facility electrical systems

Troubleshoot & Repair Equipment

Diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and process-related equipment issues affecting safety, quality, or production.

Identify root causes of equipment failures
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Perform testing and verification of repairs
Document findings and recommend improvements

Perform Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Support and execute maintenance activities designed to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Complete preventive maintenance inspections and tasks
Repair or replace components based on equipment condition
Assist with maintenance planning and documentation updates
Use CMMS systems to manage work orders and maintenance records

Support Projects & Continuous Improvement

Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and reliability initiatives.

Typical work may include:

Motor and drive replacement
Control system upgrades
PLC hardware installation
Equipment modifications
Process improvement projects
Production and quality enhancement initiatives

Support Team Success

Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
Share knowledge and assist in developing less experienced team members
Participate in training and skill development opportunities
Support a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Required Knowledge & Skills

Safety

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Arc Flash Awareness
PPE requirements
Confined Space, Hot Work, and Fall Protection practices
Safe use of lifting and material handling equipment

Technical Skills

Electrical troubleshooting and repair
Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls
Understanding of PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation components
Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Tools & Technology

Experience using tools such as:

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
Megohmmeters
Calibrators and testing equipment
Network cable testing tools
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Math & Problem Solving

Electrical calculations
Unit conversions
Understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Previous electrical maintenance, industrial electrician, or related technical experience
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Preferred

Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
Technical school, apprenticeship, military, or vocational training in electrical systems
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, automation, or industrial control systems
Electrical certifications or related technical credentials

Competencies:

Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

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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