Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Electrician Advanced 4

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDalton, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Follow safe work practices under Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association 70E, and facility standards.
Deliver precise electrical work and adhere to technical documentation and established standards.
Mentor Electrician II and III team members while developing personal technical capability.
Use lockout/tagout, confined-space procedures, personal protective equipment and arc-flash safety, hot-work procedures, powered industrial truck operation, fall protection, and hoisting and rigging practices.
Use process calibrators, oscilloscopes, infrared cameras, data loggers, trending tools, and analysis software.
Read and update detailed electrical schematics and apply working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Apply intermediate knowledge of emergency-stop and machine safety systems.
Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, alternating- and direct-current drives, relay logic, single-loop controllers, and pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
Create basic to intermediate programmable logic controller programs and identify root causes of electrical issues in complex systems.
Apply arithmetic, electrical formulas for current, voltage, and power, unit conversions, Ohm's law, and Lenz's law.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) requirements by demonstrating skills.
Have previous experience in electrical manufacturing.
Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems.
Have experience with programmable logic controller programming and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance 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 of 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 promptly update electrical schematics and documentation.
Conduct preventive-maintenance inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures.
Repair or replace components identified through preventive and predictive maintenance, 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, adherence to standards, and continuous improvement by offering peers and leadership feedback about job needs, equipment issues, and enhancement opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

Have 4 or more years of experience in electrical manufacturing.
Have technical school, apprenticeship, or industrial electrical certification.
Have experience with robotics, motion systems, and advanced automation.
Have strong predictive-maintenance experience, including infrared inspection, ultrasound, and data analytics.

Job Title

Electrician Advanced (IV) - Night Shift

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw Industries is hiring an Electrician Advanced (IV)! The Electrician Advanced (IV) provides advanced technical expertise in maintaining and optimizing the performance of manufacturing electrical automation and control systems. This role ensures equipment assets perform at the highest reasonable efficiency while minimizing operational costs. As a senior-level technician, the Electrician Advanced (IV) mentors lower-level electricians, participates in advanced troubleshooting, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Advanced (IV) is expected to execute work with focus on:

Safe work practices following OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility standards. High-quality, precision electrical work delivered with strong customer service orientation to support “Great Products & Service.” Strict adherence to best practices, standards, and technical documentation. Knowledge-sharing and mentorship for Electrician II and III team members, while continuing to grow personal technical capability. Feedback and continuous improvement, offering insight to peers and leadership regarding job needs, equipment issues, and enhancement opportunities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain & Optimize Electrical Automation and Control Systems

Maintain and enhance performance of process and support equipment including:

MCCs, AC/DC, motors, converters, inverters, Line reactors, and power distribution equipment
PLCs, robotics, motion control systems, and automation platforms

2. Advanced Diagnosis, Troubleshooting & Repair

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, process, and product-related issues:

Identify root causes across multiple areas (electrical, mechanical, controls, process)
Communicate findings, solutions, and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership
Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly

3. Execute & Develop Proactive Maintenance Plans

Perform and help develop maintenance activities such as:

Preventive Maintenance (PM):
Conduct inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures
Condition Maintenance (CM):
Repair/replace components identified through PM & PdM, ensuring updated prints and detailed job plans

4. Support Projects & Improvement Initiatives

Execute work orders for:

Plant projects and upgrades
Process improvement initiatives
Installation of motors, drives, PLCs, HMI systems, and facility electrical equipment

5. Leadership & Mentorship

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

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

LOTO
Confined Space
PPE & arc flash safety
Hot Work
PIT operation
Fall protection
Hoisting and rigging

Tools & Technical Equipment

Process calibrators
Oscilloscopes
Infrared (IR) cameras
Data loggers, trending tools, and analysis software

Electrical & Controls Skills

Ability to read and update detailed electrical schematics
Strong working knowledge of the NEC
Intermediate knowledge of e-stop and machine safety systems
Troubleshooting experience with:
- PLCs
- AC/DC drives
- Relay logic
- Single-loop controllers
- Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
Ability to create basic to intermediate PLC programs
Skilled in identifying root-cause electrical issues in complex systems

Math & Measurement

Arithmetic
Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power)
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 Senior Intermediate (III) requirements (Demonstration of skills)
Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems
Experience with PLC programming and automation systems

Preferred

4+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing

Technical school, apprenticeship, or industrial electrical certification
Experience with robotics, motion systems, and advanced automation
Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics)

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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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