Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift
Shaw Industries · Cartersville, GA · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain Electrical & Automation Systems
- Perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities on a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems, including: Motors and motor controls, Electrical distribution systems, MCCs, drives, inverters, converters, and reactors, PLCs and industrial control systems, Robotics and automation equipment, Facility electrical systems
- Troubleshoot & Repair Equipment
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and process-related equipment issues affecting safety, quality, or production.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- Perform testing and verification of repairs
- Document findings and recommend improvements
- Support Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Support equipment upgrades, installations, and reliability initiatives
- Support Projects & Continuous Improvement
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Arc Flash Awareness
- PPE requirements
- Confined Space, Hot Work, and Fall Protection practices
- Safe use of lifting and material handling equipment
- Technical Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls
- Understanding of PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation components
- Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Tools & Technology Experience
- Using Tools Such As Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Megohmmeters, Calibrators and testing equipment, Network cable testing tools, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Math & Problem Solving
- Electrical calculations
- Unit conversions
- Understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Qualifications
- Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous electrical maintenance, industrial electrician, or related technical experience
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Preferred:
- Mechanical or industrial maintenance experience
- Technical school, apprenticeship, military, or vocational training in electrical systems
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, automation, or industrial control systems
- Electrical certifications or related technical credentials