Full-Time
Maintenance Technician C
Posted on 9/8/2026
Shaw Industries Group
Flooring design and manufacturing
No salary listed
Chickamauga, GA, USA
In Person
 General Maintenance & Repair (1) |
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- Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
- Understanding of lockout/tagout, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, hot work procedures, powered industrial trucks, fall protection, and basic rigging.
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following procedures.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments.
- Ability to select and safely use tools for maintenance tasks.
- Comfort using computerized maintenance management systems or basic computer systems to document work and request parts.
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
- Ability to create basic sketches or notes to support maintenance activities.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting common equipment issues.
- Fundamental math skills, including measurements, unit conversions, and simple formulas.
- Willingness to learn and develop advanced maintenance and reliability skills.
- Openness to feedback, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
- Support conveyance systems, pumps, valves, and utility systems including steam, air, and water.
- Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation.
- Identify and resolve common mechanical issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
- Diagnose problems, perform repairs or part replacements, and restore equipment functionality.
- Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
- Perform scheduled inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements as part of preventive maintenance.
- Use infrared thermometers, ultrasound devices, and oil sampling to monitor equipment condition as part of predictive maintenance.
- Execute repairs based on inspection findings and established maintenance plans as part of condition-based maintenance.
- Complete assigned work orders supporting plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
- Follow all safety and quality standards during project work.
- Work closely with senior technicians and maintenance leads.
- Support larger repairs, overhauls, and installations while learning advanced skills.
- Contribute to team communication and knowledge sharing.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Basic welding, machining, or fabrication experience.
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools or condition-monitoring techniques.
- Industrial maintenance certifications or relevant technical education.
- One to two years of maintenance experience.
Shaw Industries Group is a global flooring manufacturer and provider of surface solutions. It designs and produces carpet, resilient flooring, hardwood, tile, turf, and related products for residential and commercial spaces. The company serves homeowners, designers, architects, builders, retailers, dealers, and facility operators through multiple brands and channels. Its vertically connected operations include product design, manufacturing, materials, distribution, sales, installation support, and recycling initiatives. Roles span engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, design, supply chain, sales, technology, sustainability, and corporate functions.
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