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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking an Electrician Master (V) for 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.) The Electrician Master (V) is the highest-tier electrical maintenance technician role, responsible for expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation & controls programming, and leadership in maintaining the plant's most complex electrical, Robotics, automation, and control systems. This role ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency and lowest reasonable cost. The Reliability Electrician V also serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, leading Reliability Electricians II-IV and supporting large-scale improvements across the facility.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Master (V) executes duties with strong focus on:

Exceptional safe work practices, complying with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and all plant standards. High-quality, precision electrical work supporting "Great Products & Service." Consistent adherence to standards and best practices that ensure reliability and repeatability. Knowledge-sharing and mentorship, guiding Electricians II-IV while continuing to expand personal expertise in advanced automation and controls. Continuous improvement, providing feedback on equipment, work processes, and improvement opportunities to peers and leadership.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical Systems

Provide expert-level maintenance on highly automated and complex equipment including:

• MCCs, drives, motors, and power distribution equipment

• PLCs, HMIs, scada, dcs, control loops, robotics, servo/stepper systems, and other automation platforms

2. Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs

Perform and lead complex troubleshooting activities:

• Differentiate between mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and product-related issues

• Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures across automation, control logic, and instrumentation

• Develop corrective actions and lead implementation

• Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly

3. Lead Proactive Maintenance Development

Support and develop maintenance strategy:

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute high-level inspections, testing, and evaluations

• Condition Maintenance (CM): Lead repairs/replacements identified through PM & PdM

• Develop detailed job plans and ensure accurate updates to prints and procedures

4. Support Major Projects & Process Improvements

Execute work orders and lead improvement initiatives:

• Design, program, and implement complex PLC logic and automated system changes

• Install, integrate, and configure advanced control systems, HMIs, robotics, and related equipment

• Support capital projects and new equipment integration efforts

5. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor Reliability Electricians II-IV in advanced troubleshooting and controls

• Provide technical direction on major work assignments and project execution

• Serve as a facility SME for electrical systems, automation platforms, and controls strategy

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Confined Space

• PPE & arc flash safety

• Hot Work

• PIT operation

• Fall protection

• Hoisting & rigging

Advanced Tools & Instrumentation

• Process calibrators

• Oscilloscopes

• IR cameras

• Data loggers and analysis software

• Advanced networking and communication tools

Electrical & Controls Expertise

• Read, modify, and update electrical schematics and P&IDs

• Advanced NEC understanding

• Expert understanding of e-stop and safety-rated systems

• Advanced troubleshooting of:

  • PLCs (hardware and program logic)

  • AC & DC drives

  • Relay logic

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Single-loop controllers

• Ability to design and create advanced PLC programs and control strategies

• Strong understanding of automation communication protocols

Math & Measurement Skills

• Arithmetic

• Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power)

• Measurement unit conversions

• Ohms/Lenz's Law

Competencies

• Work Standards

• Solve Problems

• Build Customer Satisfaction

• Collaborate

• Lead-Coach

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED (will seek guidance on IF we can add this)

• Completion of Reliability Electrician IV requirements (Demonstration of skills)

• Previous experience in electrical manufacturing

• Expert-level troubleshooting and controls experience

• Demonstrated ability to design and modify PLC and automation programs

Preferred

• 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification

• Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience

• Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)

• Experience leading major reliability or automation project

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, 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.

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