Maintenance Tech D - Night Shift
- Location
- Shaw Plant 4, 2225 S Hamilton Street Extension, Dalton, GA 30721 USA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title Maintenance Tech D - Night Shift Position Overview About the Role: Shaw is hiring a Maintenance Tech D! The Maintenance Technician (Level D) 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.
- Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs across the facility, including production areas, offices, and grounds.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and functional work environment.
• Conduct routine inspections and assist with equipment checks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- 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.
• Assist with simple, repetitive maintenance tasks and common part replacements.
- 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.
• 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.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to working safely and following procedures.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Familiarity with basic tools and their proper use.
- Interest in learning power transmission systems and alignment techniques.
• Ability to recognize common equipment issues and assist with simple problem-solving.
- Ability to recognize common equipment issues and assist with simple problem-solving.
- Escalates complex issues to experienced technicians as needed.
• Basic math skills, including measurements and unit conversions.
- 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.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn from others.
- 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
- Collaborate
Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
From Shaw Industries Group, Inc.'s careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 23 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job