Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical) - All Shifts
LocationShaw Plant 4, 2225 S Hamilton Street Extension, Dalton, GA 30721 USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentMaintenance
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live17h ago
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Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance environments
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, shafts, pumps, and related equipment
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation
Basic computer skills and experience documenting work activities
Commitment to safe work practices and procedures
Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems
Experience working with motors, motor controls, drives, power distribution equipment, and electrical components
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E principles and arc flash awareness
Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment
Strong diagnostic and root-cause problem-solving abilities
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Familiarity with PPE Requirements
Familiarity with Arc Flash Awareness
Familiarity with Confined Space Entry
Familiarity with Hot Work Procedures
Familiarity with Fall Protection
Familiarity with Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
Familiarity with Hoisting and Rigging Practices
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance
Welding, fabrication, machining, or equipment modification experience
Experience using a CMMS
Ability to read electrical schematics
Technical certifications or industrial maintenance training
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with PLCs, automation systems, robotics, or industrial controls
Experience programming or troubleshooting PLC systems
Experience with AC/DC drives, motion control systems, and HMI platforms
Technical school, apprenticeship, journeyman training, or industrial electrical certifications
Experience supporting manufacturing automation projects and equipment upgrades
Predictive maintenance experience utilizing infrared, ultrasound, or diagnostic technologies
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Skills
CMMS
PLC
AC/DC drives
HMI
Job Title
About the role
Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical) - All Shifts
Position Overview
Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)
Plant 4 | Dalton, GA
Now Hiring for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts
At Plant 4 in Dalton, GA, we’re looking for skilled maintenance professionals to help keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. We welcome candidates with maintenance, mechanical, electrical, automation, or multi-craft backgrounds who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Whether your experience is primarily mechanical, electrical, or a blend of both, we offer opportunities to apply your skills while continuing to grow your career in industrial maintenance.
What You’ll Do
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reliability of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Responsibilities may include:
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Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment.
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Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
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Supporting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
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Diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
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Installing, upgrading, and modifying manufacturing equipment.
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Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
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Utilizing CMMS systems to document work and manage maintenance activities.
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Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
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Following all plant safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Maintenance Technician Candidates
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance environments.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
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Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, shafts, pumps, and related equipment.
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Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation.
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Basic computer skills and experience documenting work activities.
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Commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
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Welding, fabrication, machining, or equipment modification experience.
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Experience using a CMMS.
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Ability to read electrical schematics.
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Technical certifications or industrial maintenance training.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Electrician Candidates
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems.
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Experience working with motors, motor controls, drives, power distribution equipment, and electrical components.
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
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Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E principles and arc flash awareness.
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Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
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Strong diagnostic and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Experience with PLCs, automation systems, robotics, or industrial controls.
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Experience programming or troubleshooting PLC systems.
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Experience with AC/DC drives, motion control systems, and HMI platforms.
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Technical school, apprenticeship, journeyman training, or industrial electrical certifications.
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Experience supporting manufacturing automation projects and equipment upgrades.
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Predictive maintenance experience utilizing infrared, ultrasound, or diagnostic technologies.
Safety Requirements
Successful candidates should be familiar with:
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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PPE Requirements
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Arc Flash Awareness
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Confined Space Entry
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Hot Work Procedures
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Fall Protection
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Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
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Hoisting and Rigging Practices
Safety is a core value, and all employees are expected to maintain a safe work environment for themselves and their teammates.
Why Join Shaw?
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Openings available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
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Competitive pay based on skills and experience
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Career growth and advancement opportunities
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Ongoing technical training and development
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Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing equipment
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Collaborative team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Legal
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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