Rolling Stock - Forklift Mechanic

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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

DESCRIPTION: This position will train Monday – Friday on 1st shift. Shift assignment will take place after training. You must be prepared to work a 12-hour night shift, 7pm – 7am if assigned. The EMT II operates in a supporting role of the CMP Electro-Mechanical Technician function by performing various Reactive & Preventative Maintenance tasks on production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Is committed to and complies with all safety rules, procedures and programs
• Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements
• Ability to learn production equipment processes and operations to aid in machine troubleshooting and operation support
• Performs maintenance functions and optimization projects on high precision manufacturing and handling equipment including process chillers and dust handling systems
• Identifies warning signs of impending equipment failure
• Uses experience to identify and implement improvements
• Services, repairs, adjusts and tests machines, devices and equipment. Assists other departments with preventative maintenance tasks
• Performs basic troubleshooting for electrical problems with single phase and 3 phase motors, wiring and controls
• Collaborates with team in the repair or removal of machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Uses experience and creativity to fix or repair machinery breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics preferred
• 3 - 5 years extensive experience in maintenance of a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and associated controls
• Experience troubleshooting complex problems using schematics and computer resources

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic experience with PLC’s, VFD’s and computers
• Ability to work with automation, production, and computer systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Welding and Fabrication skills related to the modification of existing equipment, machinist experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings/diagrams
• Above average math skills
• Good communication across all levels of the organization
• Good organizational, communication and personal skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Experience with plumbing, pumps, bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes, bushings, and the installation and maintenance of those devices
• Understand basic high/low level voltage
• Preventive maintenance on highly automated machinery (packaging machinery, handling equipment, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be willing to work at heights and climb as needed

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

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