Maintenance Team Lead

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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.

• Optimizes machine operation, which includes research, planning, design and follow-up documentation of projects within a highly automated manufacturing environment  

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures
• Plans, assists, documents and implements process improvement techniques and devices
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manor 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 after hours support

• Will be responsible for the leadership to a determined number of associates.
• Attend or teach any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision

• Ensures equipment optimizations within the production process
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting as an Automation Technician

• Associates degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 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
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on various optimization projects from conception to completion 
• Ability to produce technical reports and update drawings. 
• Light machining and welding skills
• Light fabrication skills
• Preventive maintenance skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics

• Must be able to provide technical assistance outside of normal work hours

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes and variable temperatures.
• Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays
• Required safety equipment: steel toed shoes, ear plugs, gloves, and safety glasses
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required

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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