Master Electrician Reliability Electrician V 1st Shift

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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Master Electrician who will playan important rolein the manufacture of a variety of flooring solutions for our residential and commercial customers.Wearelookingfor individuals who aremotivatedinterested in learning various skills andwho enjoy problem solving.

Shaw Industries Group Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is a global leader in delivering carpet hardwood tile & stone laminate synthetic turf and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers our people our company and our communities.

Position Objective: To ensure that the plants electronic equipment functions properly and to install new systems when necessary.

Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge job environment effort manipulative skill judgment safety knowledge and responsibility)

• Oversee installation repair and replacement of all electrical equipment.
• Be knowledgeable in programming and troubleshooting of all electrical equipment including but not limited to PLCs inverters single loop controllers throughout the plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Oversee all electrical projects in the plant.
• Write HMI and PLC programs.
• Order parts.
• Supervise other technicians.
• Provide training and guidance to technician-electrician I through technician-electrician IV positions.

Non Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge job environment effort manipulative skill judgment safety knowledge and responsibility)

• Assist manufacturing on downtime if necessary.
• Assist manufacturing with clean up if necessary.
• Keep electrical panels neat and orderly.
• Must attend shift first-day-back safety meetings.
• Must meet all requirements to drive/operate company vehicle on company business.
• Assist with other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Education Requirements:

• Technical School Diploma or Associates Degree in a related field.

• Must be able to perform basic math.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 5 years field experience preferred or have successfully completed START Technician-Electrician Master training program.
• Knowledge of NEC safety controls and PLC and HMI Programming preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Training Requirements:

• Must be able to pass certification for driving powered industrial trucks (including forks squeeze pole articulating lifts scissors lifts etc.).
• Must complete and follow all applicable Shaw SAFE training requirements.

• Must attend all training/development classes as required by facility management.
• Training on how to use PeopleSoft E-procurement system to order parts and supplies related to job needs.
• Training on how to use Sharp system to set up and receive work instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift push pull and carry loads of up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to bend stoop squat grasp and reach frequently.
• Must be able to work with hands/arms extended overhead.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees for limited periods of time.
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Must be able to use/operate hand and power tools in areas of limited space.
• Must be able to work in elevated environment (ladders lifts baskets etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in industrial environment with elevated noise levels dust dirt humidity and temperature variations.
• Must be able to work outdoors as needed.
• Must be able to work on facility roofs as necessary.
• Must be able to work near moving electrical machine parts and near live electrical systems.
• Must successfully pass vision screen for driving powered industrial trucks.
• Must successfully pass vision screen for color perception.

• Must participate in pre-shift stretching exercises.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work 8-12 hour shifts and overtime as necessary up to 7 days including the

• ability to give work instructions via telephone
• Must be able to interpret schematics prints and oral instructions set up and programming of complex PLC inverter and other electrical applications interpret electrical and mechanical situations to determine process failure process need and process improvement.
• Must be able to use test equipment including but not limited to DMMs amp meters Megger meters.
• Must be able to design install repair replace and maintain motors drives controls starters lights power communication PLC and other related systems.
• Must be able to draw schematics and compile documentation for complex projects.
• Must have knowledge of computers PLCs HMI inverters and other electronics.
• Must be able to write and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.
• Know the practices methods tools materials and equipment of the electricians trade.
• Know the hazards and safety precautions of all procedures.
• Know how to diagnose and remedy maintenance problems.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal with associates supervisors department managers production managers engineers contractors and plant managers.
• Must be able to work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to comply with all plant policies.

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