Electrical Technician - Crew Leader

Are you looking for more?
 

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for optimizing machine operation, which includes research, planning, design, and follow-up documentation of projects within a highly automated manufacturing environment. 

• Plans, assists, documents, and implements process improvement techniques and devices
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance requirements
• Participates in routine Preventive/Predictable Maintenance
• Utilizes a variety of mechanical and electrical test equipment
• Utilizes machining, electrical, and mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks
• Analyzes machine downtime and reacts accordingly to improve machine efficiency
• Provides accurate and immediate hands-on troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment including afterhours support  
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting as an Automation Technician
• 5+ years of practical hands-on experience in an industrial automated setting
• Experience utilizing a variety of instruments including but not limited to multi-meters, oscilloscopes, PLC
• Interface, hydraulic torque wrench, and various hand tools 
• Proficient with PLC control logic programming and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling equipment  
• Sound understanding of and ability to utilize 480vac VFDs 
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Operate in a team-based environment
• Work on various optimization projects from conception to completion  
• Produce technical reports and update drawings
• Light machining and welding skills
• Light fabrication skills
• Preventive maintenance skills
• Interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures

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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