Tufting Reliability Tech C | Night Shift

About the role

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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring a Maintenance Technician (Level C) for 3rd Shift at Plant WE in Chatsworth, GA! This position works Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs.

It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician (Level C) is an entry-level maintenance professional responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. In this foundational role, you will perform basic maintenance tasks, assist experienced technicians, and help maintain overall plant reliability. This position is designed to build core skills in industrial maintenance while contributing to smooth operations, minimal downtime, and a safe, high-quality production environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Facility Support

• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs across the facility, including production areas, offices, and grounds.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and functional work environment.

Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct routine inspections and assist with equipment checks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Record operational data (e.g., meter readings, equipment conditions) and report concerns.
• Support compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Basic Equipment Maintenance

• Assist with simple, repetitive maintenance tasks and common part replacements.
• Perform basic work requiring measurements, adjustments, and quality checks under supervision.
• Help maintain equipment in proper working condition to support production needs.

Support Maintenance Activities

• Assist senior technicians (Levels C, B, and A) with repairs, installations, and maintenance work.
• Prepare job sites, gather tools and materials, and support cleanup after tasks.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts (as trained) to safely move materials.
• Perform support tasks including lubrication, painting, and safety watch duties during confined space or hot work activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Safety Awareness

• Basic understanding of key safety practices, including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined space entry
• PPE requirements
• Hot work procedures
• Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Fall protection and rigging basics
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to working safely and following procedures.

Mechanical Aptitude

• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with basic tools and their proper use.
• Interest in learning power transmission systems and alignment techniques.

Basic Troubleshooting Skills

• Ability to recognize common equipment issues and assist with simple problem-solving.
• Escalates complex issues to experienced technicians as needed.

Technical & Computer Skills

• Basic math skills, including measurements and unit conversions.
• Attention to detail in performing tasks and recording information.
• Comfortable using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and request parts.

Communication & Teamwork

• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn from others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Training: Vocational coursework or training in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Hands-On Experience: Prior exposure to mechanical or maintenance work (internships, apprenticeships, or similar experience).

Competencies

• Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate

Other Requirements

• Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity and temperature variations

Safety & Security Requirements

• This job has the responsibility and authority to report to management any quality and safety problems, and potential problems, that are encountered while performing the job

Certifications / Licenses

• Must hold a valid lift truck license.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM