Maintenance Technician C | Day Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026. Shaw Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title
Maintenance Technician C | Day ShiftPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Reliability Tech C - 1st Shift (Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm) to maintain and ensure the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost. This position is located in Plant WE, in Chatsworth, GA.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercialspacesand 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: AndersonTuftex,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 billionin annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on:
Safe work practices High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”
Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience
Learn and grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives
Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.
Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.
Conveyance systems - product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc. Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivityopportunities and issues
Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership
Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include: Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication
Predictive Maintenance (PdM) - inspection, measurement, with focus on data collection with PdM tools related to equipment performance
Condition Maintenance (CM) - repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans
Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives
Assist Reliability Tech B’s, A’s, and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems
Requirements:
Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work
Calculator and Computer application - work order documentation, parts requisitioning
Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools
Math skills to include
Arithmetic
Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.
Conversion of measurement units
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application
Proper storage and handling techniques for lubricants
Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance Plumbing/piping conveyance system types, terms, operation, and maintenance Precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements, including laser alignment Basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems
Competencies:
Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Shaw benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
And much more.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.