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Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Maintenance Technician C

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Dalton, GA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • 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 requirements, hot-work procedures, powered industrial trucks, fall protection, and rigging basics.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following procedures.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments, including the 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 and 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, and openness to feedback, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • 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 affecting 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 preventive-maintenance inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements.
  • Use basic predictive-maintenance tools, including infrared thermometers, ultrasound devices, and oil sampling, to monitor equipment condition.
  • Execute condition-based repairs based on inspection findings and established maintenance plans.
  • Complete assigned work orders supporting plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
  • Follow 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 a collaborative, team-focused environment through communication and knowledge sharing.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

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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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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